Source: Emergency WA

Time of issue: 02:29 PM
Date of issue: 19 March 2024

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of GIDGEGANNUP, RED HILL, MILLENDON and HERNE HILL in the CITY OF SWAN

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area bounded by Burgess Road to the north, Toodyay Road to the south, Scott Road to the east and Cymosa Street to the west in parts of GIDGEGANNUP, RED HILL, MILLENDON and HERNE HILL in the CITY OF SWAN.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as the fire intensity has increased.
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 TOODYAY ROAD in GIDGEGANNUP.

The bushfire is moving in a north westerly direction.

It is not contained or controlled.

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