Source: Emergency WA


Bushfire Emergency Warning - north of Forrest Highway an area bounded by Eaton Drive, Lofthouse Avenue and Millard Street in parts of EATON in the SHIRE OF DARDANUP

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

Parts of the warning area has been upgraded to an Emergency Warning and a new Watch and Act included. See changes throughout

Time of issue: 03:19 PM
Date of issue: 21 December 2023
Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of EATON in the SHIRE OF DARDANUP

A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people north of Forrest Highway an area bounded by Eaton Drive, Lofthouse Avenue and Millard Street in parts of EATON in the SHIRE OF DARDANUP.

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 lives and homes are now under threat.
The fire started near the intersection of EATON DR and FORREST HWY in EATON.

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 PELICAN POINT, PICTON, PICTON EAST and EATON in the SHIRE OF DARDANUP

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people north of Lofthouse Avenue to Pratt Road and west of Millard Street to Old Coast Road and people south of Forrest Highway to Temple Road, east of Willinge Drive in parts of PELICAN POINT, PICTON, PICTON EAST and EATON in the SHIRE OF DARDANUP.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded.
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 the intersection of EATON DR and FORREST HWY in EATON.

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.

SAFEST ROUTE

People in the Emergency Warning area should leave towards the north if safe to do so.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site.
A number of roads have been closed including:

Forrest Highway is closed in both directions

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.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING

Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire.
Aerial support has been sent to protect crews and homes.

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 10:09 PM on 20 December 2023.
Shire of Dardunup is managing the fire.

KEEP UP TO DATE

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