Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Please note this alert has been upgraded to an Emergency Warning - Leave Now
Issued: 22 Jan 2025 02:08 PM

Bushfire Emergency Warning
LEAVE NOW - BANDY CREEK and MYRUP

A Bushfire Emergency Warning is in place for people bounded by Quarry Road, Myrup Road, Fisheries Road and Merivale Road in parts of BANDY CREEK and MYRUP in the SHIRE OF ESPERANCE.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as fire activity in the area has increased.

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.

Leave in a south westerly direction towards the Esperance 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 Advice
STAY INFORMED - MYRUP and MONJINGUP

Bushfire
MYRUP, SHIRE OF ESPERANCE

Bushfire behaviour

It is out of control and unpredictable.

Road closures and conditions

A number of roads have been closed including:

Fisheries Road between Bandy Creek Road and Myrup Road

Merivale Road between Hicks Road and Fisheries Road.

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.

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.

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

Shire of Esperance is managing the fire.

The incident was reported at 2:23pm on 20 January 2025.

Keep up to date

Visit Emergency WA, 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.

DFES Bushfires