Source: Emergency WA
Bushfire Watch and Act - in an area bounded by Lawson and Layman
Roads to the west, Mowen Road to the north, Brockman Highway to the
east, and north of the Blackwood River in the Millbrook State
Forest, including the settlement of Jalbarragup, in the SHIRE OF
NANNUP
The following alert has been issued by the Parks and Wildlife
Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and
Attractions
Please note an evacuation centre is open at Nannup Recreation and
Community Centre.
Time of issue: 12:49 PM
Date of issue: 18 January 2024
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of Millbrook State Forest in the
SHIRE OF NANNUP
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area bounded
by Lawson and Layman Roads to the west, Mowen Road to the north,
Brockman Highway to the east, and north of the Blackwood River in
the Millbrook State Forest, including the settlement of
Jalbarragup, in the SHIRE OF NANNUP.
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 JALBARRAGUP and STOATE
ROAD.
Heavy smoke is visible from Nannup, Darradup and
Jalbarragup.
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 parts of Millbrook State Forest in the SHIRE
OF NANNUP
A bushfire ADVICE is in place for people in an area bounded by
Sues Road to the west, Mowen Road to the north, Lawson and Layman
Roads to the east, and north of the Blackwood River in Millbrook
State Forest in the SHIRE OF NANNUP.
The alert level for this fire has been downgraded due to a change
in weather conditions.
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
Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air
conditioners but keep water running through the system if
possible.
Read through your bushfire survival plan.
If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the
situation gets worse. You can make a plan by visiting My Bushfire
Plan.
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 stationary.
It is not contained or controlled.
The fire has decreased due to favourable weather conditions.
If favourable weather conditions continue, aerial ignition will be
undertaken to strengthen containment of the fire boundaries.
SAFER PLACE
- The Department of Communities has set up an evacuation centre at
Nannup Recreation Centre on Warren Road, Nannup.
- Please take any essential items such as medications and
identification to the evacuation centre.
- Pets (except recognised assistance animals) are not allowed
inside evacuation centres for health and safety reasons, so you
should make alternative arrangements for them. If this is not
possible, please still proceed to the evacuation centre with your
pets and await further advice.
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:
Jalbarragup Road is closed between Brook Road and Mowen Road
Crouch Road between Jalbarragup Road and Sues Road
Lawson Road from Mowen Road
Layman Road south of Mowen 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,
strengthening containment lines.
100 Parks and Wildlife Service, Bush Fire Service, Career,
Volunteer and FPC firefighters are attending.
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 01:09 PM on 16 January 2024.
Currently there has been 3,400 hectares burnt.
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.
DFES Bushfires
18/Jan/2024 05:11 AM