Source: Emergency WA
Bushfire Watch and Act - in an area bounded by Hutt Drive to the
north, Maidment Parade to the east, Dalyellup Boulevard to the
south and the ocean to the west in the southern part of Dalyellup
in the Shire of Capel.
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and
Emergency Services (DFES)
This alert has been upgraded
Time of issue: 04:56 PM
Date of issue: 09 March 2024
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for southern part of DALYELLUP in the SHIRE
OF CAPEL
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area bounded
by Hutt Drive to the north, Maidment Parade to the east, Dalyellup
Boulevard to the south and the ocean to the west in the southern
part of Dalyellup in the Shire of Capel..
The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as fire conditions
are esculating..
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 ALLEN RD and KEANNE RD
in FORRESTDALE.
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.
DFES Bushfires
09/Mar/2024 09:08 AM