Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - bounded by Kulin-Holt Rock Road, Mont Bernon Road, Mount Sheridan Road, Edwards Road and Aylmore Road in parts of LAKE BIDDY, LITTLE ITALY, MOUNT SHERIDAN, NORTH BURNGUP and PINGARING in the SHIRES of KULIN and LAKE GRACE

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

Please note changes to alert level description.

Time of issue: 02:49 PM
Date of issue: 18 January 2024
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of LAKE BIDDY, LITTLE ITALY, MOUNT SHERIDAN, NORTH BURNGUP and PINGARING in the SHIRES of KULIN and LAKE GRACE

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people bounded by Kulin-Holt Rock Road, Mont Bernon Road, Mount Sheridan Road, Edwards Road and Aylmore Road in parts of LAKE BIDDY, LITTLE ITALY, MOUNT SHERIDAN, NORTH BURNGUP and PINGARING in the SHIRES of KULIN and LAKE GRACE.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and the conditions are changing.
The fire started near the intersection of KULIN-HOLT ROCK RD and BUETTNERS RD in PINGARING.

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 south easterly direction.
It is out of control and unpredictable.

SAFEST ROUTE

If it is safe, people are advised to leave in a southerly direction.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site.
A number of roads have been closed including:

Pingaring-Varley Road at the cross of Allen Rocks Road

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.

EXTRA INFORMATION

The fire was reported at 11:58 AM on 18 January 2024.
Shire of KULIN is managing the fire.

KEEP UP TO DATE

Visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES , follow DFES on Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.

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