Source: Emergency WA
Bushfire Emergency Warning - in or around the Silvergrass mine
camp in parts of HAMERSLEY RANGE and MOUNT SHEILA in the SHIRE OF
ASHBURTON
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and
Emergency Services (DFES)
This warning has been upgraded to an Emergency Warning.
Time of issue: 01:11 PM
Date of issue: 11 November 2023
Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of HAMERSLEY RANGE and MOUNT
SHEILA in the SHIRE OF ASHBURTON
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people in or around
the Silvergrass mine camp in parts of HAMERSLEY RANGE and MOUNT
SHEILA in the SHIRE OF ASHBURTON.
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 fire is
approaching the mine camp..
WHAT TO DO
If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place.
Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly.
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.
DFES Bushfires
11/Nov/2023 05:17 AM