Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

Please note the addition of an Emergency warning area. People should leave in a westerly direction towards Walpole.

Time of issue: 04:47 PM
Date of issue: 25 April 2024
Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of Hazelvale and Trent in the SHIRE OF DENMARK

A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people in an area bounded by Kangaroo Road, Hazelvale Road, Dingo Flat Road, Loop Road, Collins Road and Trent Road in parts of Hazelvale and Trent in the SHIRE OF DENMARK.

You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.
The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as there is threat to lives and homes..
The fires started near NORNALUP RD, MIDDLE ROAD and BORONIA ROAD. There are multiple bushfires burning in this location..

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 Hazelvale, Tingledale, Bow Bridge and Trent in the SHIRE OF DENMARK

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area bounded by Kangaroo Road, Middle Road, Valley of the Giants Road, Hazelvale Road and Talbot Road in parts of Hazelvale, Tingledale, Bow Bridge and Trent in the SHIRE OF DENMARK.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and it is not controlled or contained..

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 ADVICE for the southern part of Walpole Wilderness Area in the SHIRE OF DENMARK

A bushfire ADVICE is in place for people in the vicinity of the Nornalup and Middle Road junction, and the Middle and Boronia Road junction in the southern part of Walpole Wilderness Area in the SHIRE OF DENMARK.

There is no threat to lives or homes.
There is a lot of smoke in the area.
Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.

WHAT TO DO

If driving:

Be extremely careful when driving through the area.
Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.
If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR

The bushfire is moving in a south westerly direction.
It is not contained or controlled.

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.
TRAIL CLOSURES

The Munda Biddi Trail is closed. This includes the Boona Mundak Hut

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 03:50 AM on 25 April 2024.
The cause of the fire is suspicious/deliberately lit.
People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Parks and Wildlife Service is managing the fire.

KEEP UP TO DATE

Visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES(13 33 37), 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.

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