Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Emergency Warning - in an area west of Cockleshell Gully Road including the Drovers Cave National Park and Lesueur National Park in parts of HILL RIVER and JURIEN BAY in the SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN
The following alert has been issued by the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

This alert has been upgraded to an EMERGENCY WARNING. Please note changes throughout the alert.

Time of issue: 11:32 AM
Date of issue: 30 April 2024

Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of HILL RIVER and JURIEN BAY in the SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people in an area west of Cockleshell Gully Road including the Drovers Cave National Park and Lesueur National Park in parts of HILL RIVER and JURIEN BAY in the SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN.

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 has crossed Cockleshell Gully Road..
The fire started in the vicinity of Lesueur Scenic Drive.

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 Lesueur National Park in parts of HILL RIVER and JURIEN BAY in the SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN
Bushfire ADVICE for Lesueur National Park in the SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR
The bushfire is moving in a south westerly direction.
It is not contained or controlled.

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:

Lesueur Scenic Drive
Cockleshell Gully Road
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.

PARK CLOSURES
Lesueur National Park is closed.

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING
Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire.

EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 08:23 AM on 30 April 2024.
The cause of the fire is lightning.
Parks and Wildlife Service is managing the fire.

KEEP UP TO DATE
Visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES(13 33 37), 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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