Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Emergency Warning - in an area bounded by Jarrah Road, Yangedi Road and Karnup Rod in parts of HOPELAND in the SHIRE OF SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

Please note the warning level for this fire has been upgraded.

Time of issue: 12:12 PM
Date of issue: 23 April 2024

Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of HOPELAND in the SHIRE OF SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people in an area bounded by Jarrah Road, Yangedi Road and Karnup Rod in parts of HOPELAND in the SHIRE OF SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE.

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 moing quickly..
The fire started near the intersection of YANGEDI RD in HOPELAND.
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
It is out of control and unpredictable.

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.
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 11:34 AM on 23 April 2024.
Shire of SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE 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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