Source: Emergency WA
Bushfire Watch and Act - in an area west of the Pingelly townsite
bound by Page Road, North Wandering Road and North
Banister-Pingelly Road in parts of WEST PINGELLY in the SHIRE OF
PINGELLY
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and
Emergency Services (DFES)
This is a new alert
Time of issue: 12:03 PM
Date of issue: 20 December 2023
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of WEST PINGELLY in the SHIRE OF
PINGELLY
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area west of
the Pingelly townsite bound by Page Road, North Wandering Road and
North Banister-Pingelly Road in parts of WEST PINGELLY in the SHIRE
OF PINGELLY.
There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is
approaching in the area and conditions are changing.
The fire started near the intersection of NAYLOR ST and NORTH
BANNISTER-PINGELLY RD in PINGELLY.
It is burning to the north of North Banister-Pingelly Road.
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 in a north westerly direction.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Some roads may be closed.
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.
EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 11:28 AM on 20 December 2023.
Shire of Pingelly 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
20/Dec/2023 04:10 AM