Source: Emergency WA
Bushfire Emergency Warning - east of South Western Highway,
between Coolup Road east and Mayfield Road, bounded in the north by
Coolup Road, east to Farley Road, south east to the corner of Nanga
Road and Icy Creek Road in parts of BLYTHEWOOD, COOLUP, MEELON,
NANGA BROOK, OAKLEY, TEESDALE and WAROONA in the SHIRES OF WAROONA
and MURRAY
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and
Emergency Services (DFES)
Please note changes to the warning area. Smoke is expected to
impact the Waroona townsite this morning, clearing later this
afternoon. A community meeting will be held at 2pm today. See
Community Meeting section for further details.
Time of issue: 01:26 PM
Date of issue: 25 March 2024
Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of BLYTHEWOOD, COOLUP,
MEELON, NANGA BROOK, OAKLEY, TEESDALE and WAROONA in the SHIRES OF
WAROONA and MURRAY
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people east of South
Western Highway, between Coolup Road east and Mayfield Road,
bounded in the north by Coolup Road, east to Farley Road, south
east to the corner of Nanga Road and Icy Creek Road in parts of
BLYTHEWOOD, COOLUP, MEELON, NANGA BROOK, OAKLEY, TEESDALE and
WAROONA in the SHIRES OF WAROONA and MURRAY.
You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is
a threat to lives and homes.
The fire started in an area of state forest west of Nanga
Townsite.
WHAT TO DO
If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place.
Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute could put your
life in danger.
Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air
conditioners, but keep water running through the system if
possible.
If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your
home.
Go to a room in your home away from the fire front and make sure
you can easily escape.
Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or
laundry.
If you are not at home, it's too dangerous to return.
DFES Bushfires
25/Mar/2024 05:35 AM