Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Emergency Warning - travelling on South Coast Highway in an area bounded by Hartfield Road, Bandalup Road, Coujinup Road and Fence Road in parts of JERDACUTTUP, MUNGLINUP and RAVENSTHORPE in the SHIRE OF RAVENSTHORPE
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

This is a new alert.

Time of issue: 03:39 PM
Date of issue: 10 April 2024

Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of JERDACUTTUP, MUNGLINUP and RAVENSTHORPE in the SHIRE OF RAVENSTHORPE
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people travelling on South Coast Highway in an area bounded by Hartfield Road, Bandalup Road, Coujinup Road and Fence Road in parts of JERDACUTTUP, MUNGLINUP and RAVENSTHORPE in the SHIRE OF RAVENSTHORPE.

You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.
The fire started near the intersection of SOUTH COAST HWY and COUJINUP RD in JERDACUTTUP.

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

SAFEST ROUTE
People travelling west along South Coast Highway should travel towards Ravensthorpe and people travelling east along South Coast Highway should travel towards Munglinup. .

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 on the scene, actively fighting the fire.

EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 02:54 PM on 10 April 2024.
Shire of RAVENSTHORPE is managing the fire.

KEEP UP TO DATE
Visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES , 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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