Source: Emergency WA
Bushfire Emergency Warning - bounded by Blue Plains Road and
Julimar Road to the north, Maddern South Road and McGlew Road to
the west, Chittering Valley Road to the south and Davis Road to the
east in parts of CHITTERING and LOWER CHITTERING in the SHIRE OF
CHITTERING
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and
Emergency Services (DFES)
This is a new alert.
Time of issue: 10:36 AM
Date of issue: 13 January 2024
Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of CHITTERING and LOWER
CHITTERING in the SHIRE OF CHITTERING
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people bounded by
Blue Plains Road and Julimar Road to the north, Maddern South Road
and McGlew Road to the west, Chittering Valley Road to the south
and Davis Road to the east in parts of CHITTERING and LOWER
CHITTERING in the SHIRE OF CHITTERING.
You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is
a threat to lives and homes.
The fire started near the intersection of CHITTERING RD and
JULIMAR RD in CHITTERING.
It is burning on both sides of Chittering Road.
WHAT TO DO
If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place.
Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute could put your
life in danger.
Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air
conditioners, but keep water running through the system if
possible.
If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your
home.
Go to a room in your home away from the fire front and make sure
you can easily escape.
Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or
laundry.
If you are not at home, it's too dangerous to return.
DFES Bushfires
13/Jan/2024 02:49 AM