Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - TELFER MINESITE in TELFER in SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

N/A This is a new alert

Time of issue: 07:00 PM
Date of issue: 27 February 2019

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for TELFER in SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA

ALERT LEVEL:

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people TELFER MINESITE in TELFER in SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.

You need to leave or get ready to actively defend.

The fire started near the TELFER MINESITE ROAD in TELFER.

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 are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous.

Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:

It is out of control and unpredictable.

The fire is moving towards Telfer Minesite Village Camp

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 calling 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au OR SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA.

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:

Firefighters are on the scene.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

The fire was reported at 06:41 PM on 27 February 2019.

DFES is managing the fire.

KEEP UP TO DATE:

Visit

www.emergency.wa.gov.au

, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/dfes_wa

, Facebook:

https://facebook.com/dfeswa/

, listen to ABC Local Radio or listen to news bulletins.

Updates will be issued every two hours unless the situation changes.

DFES Bushfires