Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Emergency Warning - east of Toodyay Road in an area bounded by Bailup Road, Dinsdale Road and across to Lilydale Road in parts of BAILUP, GIDGEGANNUP and WOOROLOO in the CITY OF SWAN and the SHIRE OF MUNDARING
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

This alert has been upgraded to an Emergency Warning and an additional Watch and Act area has been added

Time of issue: 02:43 PM
Date of issue: 22 December 2023

Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of BAILUP, GIDGEGANNUP and WOOROLOO in the CITY OF SWAN and the SHIRE OF MUNDARING
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people east of Toodyay Road in an area bounded by Bailup Road, Dinsdale Road and across to Lilydale Road in parts of BAILUP, GIDGEGANNUP and WOOROLOO in the CITY OF SWAN and the SHIRE OF MUNDARING.

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 DINSDALE RD and MAYO RD in GIDGEGANNUP.

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.
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of GIDGEGANNUP in the CITY OF SWAN
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people west of Toodyay Road bound by Berry Road and Reserve Road, including Tilden Park in parts of GIDGEGANNUP in the CITY OF SWAN.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.

WHAT TO DO
If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear.
If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now.
If you plan to stay and actively defend, do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. You need to have access to an independent water supply, and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires.
Keep doors and windows closed and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous.

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR
The bushfire is moving fast in a north easterly direction.
It is out of control and unpredictable.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Some roads may be closed.

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, actively fighting the fire.
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.

EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 01:27 PM on 22 December 2023.

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.

Updates will be issued every hour unless the situation changes.

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