Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Emergency Warning - bounded by Warbook Road and Ross Street to the south, Hawkins Road to the west, Townsend Road and Boundary Road to the north in parts of MARIGINIUP and JANDABUP in the CITY OF WANNEROO
The following alert has been issued by the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

Please note some of the warning area has been upgraded to an EMERGENCY WARNING. It is safe to leave via Hawkins Road and Townsend Road

Time of issue: 03:45 PM
Date of issue: 22 November 2023

Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of MARIGINIUP and JANDABUP in the CITY OF WANNEROO

A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people bounded by Warbook Road and Ross Street to the south, Hawkins Road to the west, Townsend Road and Boundary Road to the north in parts of MARIGINIUP and JANDABUP in the CITY OF WANNEROO.

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 the bushfire behaviour is escalating.
Homes on Hawkins Road and surrounding roads may potentially become under threat.
The fire started near the intersection of BOUNDARY RD and BUSTARD RD in MARIGINIUP.

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.
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of MARIGINIUP and JANDABUP in the CITY OF WANNEROO

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR
The bushfire is moving fast in a westerly direction.
It is not contained or controlled.

SAFEST ROUTE
It is safe to leave via Hawkins Road and Townsend Road .

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 visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.

ANIMAL WELFARE
Owners or carers of livestock, pets and companion animals should activate their own animal welfare plan. During a bushfire take advice from Local Government Authorities to protect the lives of your animals while keeping yourself safe.

For more information on actions to take for each bushfire warning level, please see the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING
Firefighters are actively fighting the fire and building containment lines.
Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.

DRONES AND AERIAL SUPPORT
Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts.

EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 01:09 PM on 22 November 2023.
The cause of the fire is unknown.

KEEP UP TO DATE
Visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.

During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.

Updates will be issued every hour unless the situation changes.

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