Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - in an area bound by Haddrill Road, Weir Road and Koonac Crest to the north, Red Hill Quarry to the east and Campersic Road to the west and a line from the intersection of Campersic and Stock roads to Toodyay Road to the south in parts of RED HILL, MILLENDON, HERNE HILL and BASKERVILLE in the CITY OF SWAN

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

There is no change to the previous alert.

Time of issue: 11:55 AM
Date of issue: 21 March 2024
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of RED HILL, MILLENDON, HERNE HILL and BASKERVILLE in the CITY OF SWAN

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area bound by Haddrill Road, Weir Road and Koonac Crest to the north, Red Hill Quarry to the east and Campersic Road to the west and a line from the intersection of Campersic and Stock roads to Toodyay Road to the south in parts of RED HILL, MILLENDON, HERNE HILL and BASKERVILLE in the CITY OF SWAN.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area.
The fire remains at a Watch and Act level due to active fire within the containment lines and unfavourable forecast weather.

WHAT TO DO

Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.
If you are actively defending your property, continue to patrol and put out spot fires.
Keep doors and windows closed, and evaporative air conditioners turned off with water running through the system if possible.
Be patient and follow the directions of emergency services personnel.

Bushfire ADVICE for parts of GIDGEGANNUP, RED HILL, BASKERVILLE, BRIGADOON, HERNE HILL and MILLENDON in the CITY OF SWAN

A bushfire ADVICE is in place for people in an area bound by Cathedral Avenue, Campersic Road, Barcelona Drive, Burgess Road, Toodyay Road, Neuman Road, Oakover Road and Great Northern Highway in parts of GIDGEGANNUP, RED HILL, BASKERVILLE, BRIGADOON, HERNE HILL and MILLENDON in the CITY OF SWAN.

Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.

WHAT TO DO

Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
Read through your bushfire survival plan.
If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. You can make a plan by visiting My Bushfire Plan.

If driving:

Be extremely careful when driving through the area.
Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR

The bushfire is stationary.
It is contained and under control.

Whilst the smoke has reduced, there is still some smoke in the vicinity of this fire.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site.

A number of roads will remain closed. All roads to the east of Campersic Road will remain closed until hazardous tree work, site inspections and risk assessments have been undertaken. This includes:

Range Road
Macham Road
Cymosa Street
Hardwick Road, east of Campersic Road
William Street, east of Campersic Road
Padbury Avenue, east of Campersic Road
Loton Road, east of Campersic Road

The following road has been reopened with speed restrictions:

Campersic Road with a 60 km/h speed restriction

Please be vigilant of emergency service personnel in the area and exercise extreme caution whilst travelling on Toodyay Road in both directions between Red Hill and Gidgegannup.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.
ANIMAL WELFARE

Owners or carers of livestock, pets and companion animals should activate their own animal welfare plan. During a bushfire take advice from Local Government Authorities to protect the lives of your animals while keeping yourself safe.

For more information on actions to take for each bushfire warning level, please see the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING

Firefighters are on the scene and are strengthening containment lines.
80 Career Fire and Rescue Service, Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Bush Fire Service, Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services and Parks and Wildlife Service firefighters are attending.
Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.

State Emergency Service Volunteers, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, City of Swan and Department of Fire and Emergency Service staff are also in attendance.

DRONES AND AERIAL SUPPORT

Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts.
EXTRA INFORMATION

The fire was reported at 12:39 PM on 19 March 2024.
Currently there has been approximately 690 hectares burnt.
DFES is managing the fire.

KEEP UP TO DATE

Visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES , follow DFES on Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.

During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.

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