Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act

MONITOR CONDITIONS - JACUP, WEST FITZGERALD, WEST RIVER, FITZGERALD RIVER NATIONAL PARK, RAVENSTHORPE excluding Ravensthorpe townsite and HOPETOUN excluding Hopetoun townsite

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area extending to the north of South Coast Highway and bounded by Quiss Road and West River Road on the west, Scott Street, Moir Road and John Forrest Road on the east, and Fitzgerald River National Park on the south in parts of JACUP, WEST FITZGERALD, WEST RIVER, FITZGERALD RIVER NATIONAL PARK, RAVENSTHORPE excluding Ravensthorpe townsite and HOPETOUN excluding Hopetoun townsite in the SHIRE OF JERRAMUNGUP and SHIRE OF RAVENSTHORPE.

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

WHAT TO DO
Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.

You may need to act quickly so ensure you are prepared if the situation gets worse.

Read through your plan. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA or in the Emergency WA app.

Have your emergency kit ready.

If you find it hard to move quickly, leaving now is your safest option.

Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.

Continue to patrol your property and be ready to put out spot fires.

If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply.

DFES Bushfires