Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Emergency Warning - travelling along the KWINANA FREEWAY near Rowley Road in parts of AUBIN GROVE in the CITY OF COCKBURN

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: 11:44 AM
Date of issue: 22 November 2023
Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for KWINANA FREEWAY near ROWLEY ROAD in parts of AUBIN GROVE in the CITY OF COCKBURN

A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people travelling along the KWINANA FREEWAY near Rowley Road in parts of AUBIN GROVE in the CITY OF COCKBURN.

You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.
Homes in the area are under threat by fire now.
The fire started near the intersection of KWINANA FWY and ROWLEY RD in AUBIN GROVE.

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.

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:

parts of Kwinana Freeway

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.
Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.

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 11:18 AM on 22 November 2023.

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.

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