Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Emergency Warning - in an area bounded by Mount Frankland Road, Bridge Road, Hazelvale Road, Trent Road, Valley of The Giants Road and Middle Road, and Soho Block and Collis Block to the north and east in parts of BOW BRIDGE, HAZELVALE, NORTH WALPOLE, TINGLEDALE and TRENT in the SHIRES OF DENMARK and MANJIMUP

The following alert has been issued by the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

Please note changes throughout the alert. A community meeting will be held at the Walpole Community Hall at 2pm today. It will be live streamed on the Shire of Denmark Facebook page. An evacuation centre is open at Walpole Sport and Recreation Centre.

Time of issue: 01:07 PM
Date of issue: 26 April 2024

Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of BOW BRIDGE, HAZELVALE, NORTH WALPOLE, TINGLEDALE and TRENT in the SHIRES OF DENMARK and MANJIMUP

A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people in an area bounded by Mount Frankland Road, Bridge Road, Hazelvale Road, Trent Road, Valley of The Giants Road and Middle Road, and Soho Block and Collis Block to the north and east in parts of BOW BRIDGE, HAZELVALE, NORTH WALPOLE, TINGLEDALE and TRENT in the SHIRES OF DENMARK and MANJIMUP.

You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as there is a threat to lives and homes.

The fires started near NORNALUP RD, MIDDLE ROAD and BORONIA ROAD. There are multiple bushfires burning in this location.
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