Source: Emergency WA

A Bushfire Emergency Warning is in place for people in an area bounded by McVee Road, the Horse Race Track, Collie-Preston Road and Gane Road in parts of COLLIE in the SHIRE OF COLLIE.

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

WHAT TO DO
-If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place. This may be with family or friends away from the area.
-If it is safe to do so, leave in an northerly direction towards Collie townsite.
-Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute could put your life in danger.
-Take your emergency kit with you.
-If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself with a woollen blanket, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.
-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.
-You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you before the flames reach you.
-Go to a room in your home where you can shelter from the approaching fire.
-The room should have running water, such as a kitchen or laundry, and have a clear exit so you can easily escape.
-If you are not at home, it is too dangerous to return.

Bushfire behaviour

The bushfire is moving in a south-westerly direction.

DFES Bushfires