Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Emergency Warning - in an area bounded by Ashworth Road to the east, Great Southern Highway to the south and the Gascoyne River to the west in parts of ST RONANS in the SHIRE OF YORK

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

This is a new alert.

Time of issue: 08:43 PM
Date of issue: 13 January 2024

Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of ST RONANS in the SHIRE OF YORK
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people in an area bounded by Ashworth Road to the east, Great Southern Highway to the south and the Gascoyne River to the west in parts of ST RONANS in the SHIRE OF YORK.

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

The fire started near ASHWORTH ROAD in ST RONANS.

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.

DFES Bushfires