Source: Emergency WA

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area bounded by Great Eastern Highway, Chinganning Road, Inkpen Road, Woottating Road and Carter Road in parts of THE LAKES, WOOROLOO and WOOTTATING in the SHIRES OF MUNDARING and NORTHAM.

There is possible threat to lives or homes.

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 bushfire plan. If you do not have a plan make one by visiting My Bushfire Plan.

Have your emergency kit ready.

If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear.

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.

Bushfire Behavior
The fire started on Great Eastern Highway near the intersection of Carter Road in The Lakes.

The bushfire is stationary.

It is contained but not controlled.

Currently there has been 726 hectares burnt.



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