Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
This is a new alert. The action statement for the Emergency Warning is: Leave now.
Issued: 19 Dec 2024 02:50 PM

A Bushfire Emergency Warning is in place for people in the area bounded by Walding Road, Old Yanchep Road and Wanneroo Road. This includes people living above Emerald Drive and on or around Bernard Road South, Bernard Road North and Delich Road in parts of CARABOODA, YANCHEP in CITY OF WANNEROO

You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.

Homes east and west of Wanneroo Road are under threat by fire now.

WHAT TO DO

If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place. This may be with family or friends away from the area.

Leave in an northerly direction if safe to do so.

Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute could put your life in danger.

Take your emergency kit with you.

If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself with a woollen blanket, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.

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.

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

Go to a room in your home where you can shelter from the approaching fire.

The room should have running water, such as a kitchen or laundry, and have a clear exit so you can easily escape.

If you are not at home, it is too dangerous to return.

A number of roads have been closed including:

Wanneroo Road is closed north and southbound.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. 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.

Firefighters are actively fighting the fire.

DFES Bushfires