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.
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.
DFES Bushfires
18/Jan/2024 07:23 AM