Source: Emergency WA

A Bushfire Emergency Warning is in place for people in areas west of Jessup Road and Watson Road, bounded by Collie Lake King Road to the north, Orchard Road to the south and Albany Highway to the west in parts of BEAUFORT RIVER, KENMARE, WEDGECARRUP, ARTHUR RIVER, MINDING, LIME LAKE, WOODANILLING, BOYERINE, WESTWOOD in the SHIRE OF WOODANILLING, SHIRE OF WAGIN, SHIRE OF WEST ARTHUR.

WHAT TO DO

It is too late to leave. Fire has impacted evacuation routes and leaving now will put your life in danger.

You need to identify a room in your home where you can shelter from the approaching fire. It should have running water, such as a kitchen or laundry, and have a clear exit so you can easily escape.

You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you before the flames reach you.

Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.

Monitor both inside and outside of your home for fires and embers and turn on sprinklers if you have them.

If your home catches fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, go to an area that has already been burnt.

Protect yourself by wearing strong leather boots in case you need to leave your home.

If you are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000).

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area west of Kerr Road and Trimmer Road, bounded by Onslow Road to the south, Collie Lake King Road to the north in parts of WAGIN, WEDGECARRUP, MINDING, LIME LAKE, GUNDARING, CARTMETICUP, WOODANILLING, BOYERINE, WESTWOOD, CHERRY TREE POOL, CARROLUP, MARRACOONDA and MOOJEBING in the SHIRE OF WAGIN, SHIRE OF WOODANILLING, SHIRE OF KATANNING, SHIRE OF KOJONUP.

There is a possible threat to lives or homes.

WHAT TO DO

If your plan is to leave, leave now.

Take your emergency kit with you. It should include an AM/FM radio that runs off batteries, a first aid kit, a woollen blanket, phones, protective clothing, medication and irreplaceable valuables.

Decide where you will go and how you will get there. This could be with family or friends away from the fire.

Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.

Turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible to prevent embers entering your home.

Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your home.

If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply. Make final preparations now and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires.

DFES Bushfires