Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Emergency Warning
TOO LATE TO LEAVE - BODDINGTON GOLD MINE

A Bushfire Emergency Warning is in place for people at Boddington Gold Mine in BANNISTER and WURAMING in the SHIRE OF BODDINGTON.

You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.

WHAT TO DO
It is too late to leave. Fire has impacted evacuation routes and leaving now will put your life in danger.

You need to identify a room in your home where you can shelter from the approaching fire. It should have running water, such as a kitchen or laundry, and have a clear exit so you can easily escape.

You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you before the flames reach you.

Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.

Monitor both inside and outside of your home for fires and embers and turn on sprinklers if you have them.

If your home catches fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, go to an area that has already been burnt.

Protect yourself by wearing strong leather boots in case you need to leave your home.

If you are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).

Bushfire behaviour

The bushfire is moving in a north westerly direction.

It is not contained or controlled.

Currently there has been 442 hectares burnt.

Road closures and conditions

A number of roads have been closed including:

Gold Mine Access Road

Mine site access tracks

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. 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.

What firefighters are doing

Firefighters are actively fighting the fire.

Firefighting machinery is in the area.

Crews from Newmont Mine Site are providing support with machinery and emergency response teams.

Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.

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.

Power

Western Power has advised power supply to parts of Ranford, Bannister, Marradong, Lower Hotham and Boddington has been affected.

For further details visit www.westernpower.com.au.

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.

Extra information

DFES is managing the fire.

Keep up to date

Visit Emergency WA or download the Emergency WA app from the App Store or Google Play.
Call 13 DFES (13 3337).
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.

Updates will be issued every hour unless the situation changes.

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