Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Emergency Warning - bound by Castledene Way, Da Vinci Drive, Ashley Road, Pinjar Road, Caporn Street, San Teodoro Avenue, Saponara Drive, Rhoeo Outlook, Vincent Road, Garden Park Drive, Belgrade Road, Amos Road, High Road, Quarkum Street, Elliot Road, Badgerup Road, Hawkins Road, Wirrega Road, Galah Road, Silver Road, Coogee Road, Tumbleweed Drive and Joondalup Drive in parts of BANKSIA GROVE, CARRAMAR, JANDABUP, MARIGINIUP, MELALEUCA, SINAGRA, TAPPING and WANNEROO in the CITY OF WANNEROO and CITY OF SWAN

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

Please note changes to Extra Information section. It is still too late to leave the Emergency Warning area, you must shelter in place immediately. A Watch and Act area has also been added south of Elliot Road. People must stay away from the warning area. It is not safe and puts additional pressure on emergency services personnel who are working in the area to keep the community safe.

Time of issue: 04:05 PM
Date of issue: 23 November 2023
Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of BANKSIA GROVE, CARRAMAR, JANDABUP, MARIGINIUP, MELALEUCA, SINAGRA, TAPPING and WANNEROO in the CITY OF WANNEROO and CITY OF SWAN

A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people bound by Castledene Way, Da Vinci Drive, Ashley Road, Pinjar Road, Caporn Street, San Teodoro Avenue, Saponara Drive, Rhoeo Outlook, Vincent Road, Garden Park Drive, Belgrade Road, Amos Road, High Road, Quarkum Street, Elliot Road, Badgerup Road, Hawkins Road, Wirrega Road, Galah Road, Silver Road, Coogee Road, Tumbleweed Drive and Joondalup Drive in parts of BANKSIA GROVE, CARRAMAR, JANDABUP, MARIGINIUP, MELALEUCA, SINAGRA, TAPPING and WANNEROO in the CITY OF WANNEROO and CITY OF SWAN .

You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.
It is too late to leave.
The fire started near the intersection of BOUNDARY RD and BUSTARD RD in MARIGINIUP.

WHAT TO DO

It's too late to leave, leaving now will put your life in danger.
You need to shelter in your home in a room away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape.
You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you well before the flames reach you.
Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry.
If your home catches on fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt.
Protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and trousers, made from cotton or wool, and strong leather boots.

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of BANKSIA GROVE, TAPPING, CARRAMAR, GNANGARA, JANDABUP, MARIGINIUP, MELALEUCA, SINAGRA, HOCKING, PEARSALL and WANNEROO in the CITY OF SWAN and CITY OF WANNEROO

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people north of Coogee Road to Neaves Road, east to the Seismic Road and Copper Road intersection. A WATCH and ACT is in place for people east of Joondalup Drive and Da Vinci Drive, bounded by Ashely Road, Waldburg Drive and Golf Links Road. A WATCH AND ACT is in place for people bound by Caporn Street, San Teodoro Avenue, Saponara Drive, Rhoeo Outlook, Vincent Road, Garden Park Drive, Belgrade Road Amos Road, High Road and Quarkum Street across to Wanneroo Road. A WATCH AND ACT is in place for people South of Elliot Road bounded by Wanneroo Road, Ocean Reef Road and Badgerup Road. A WATCH AND ACT is also in place for an area east of Silver Road, South of Wirrenga Road and east of Hawkins, bounded by Gironde Road, Warbrook Road and Payne Road. These warning areas are in parts of BANKSIA GROVE, TAPPING, CARRAMAR, GNANGARA, JANDABUP, MARIGINIUP, MELALEUCA, SINAGRA, HOCKING, PEARSALL and WANNEROO in the CITY OF SWAN and CITY OF WANNEROO .

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and the conditions are changing.

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.

Bushfire ADVICE for parts of WANNEROO, JOONDALUP, ASHBY, TAPPING, CARRAMAR, PINJAR and BANKSIA GROVE in the CITY OF WANNEROO

A bushfire ADVICE is in place for people west of Waldburg Drive, south of Ashley Road and west of Pinjar Road and Wanneroo Road across to the Yellagonga Regional Park, as well as people north of Golf Links Drive and Neaves Road to Koala Road in parts of WANNEROO, JOONDALUP, ASHBY, TAPPING, CARRAMAR, PINJAR and BANKSIA GROVE in the CITY OF WANNEROO.

There is no threat to lives or homes.
Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.

WHAT TO DO

Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
Read through your bushfire survival plan.
If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. You can make a plan by visiting My Bushfire Plan

If driving

Be extremely careful when driving through the area.
Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR

The bushfire is moving fast in a south westerly direction.
It is not contained or controlled.
Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home.

Conditions on the fireground remain too dangerous for community members to return.
SAFER PLACE

If you are unable to stay with family or friends, the Department of Communities has set up an Evacuation Centre:

Gumblossom Community Centre at 17 Tapping Way, Quinns Rocks.
Please take any essential items such as medications and identification to the evacuation centre.
Pets (except recognised assistance animals) are not allowed inside evacuation centres for health and safety reasons, so you should make alternative arrangements for them. If this is not possible, please still proceed to the evacuation centre with your pets and await further advice.

SAFEST ROUTE

For people in the Emergency Warning area it is too late to leave, shelter in place immediately.
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:

Pinjar Road between Joondalup Drive and Caporn Street.
Caporn Street between Pinjar Road and Franklin Road.
The northern end of Franklin Road to Dundebar 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.
POWER

544 homes and businesses power supply has been affected by the bushfire.
These homes and businesses are within the bushfire area.
Western Power is working closely with DFES, and have a fault crew patrolling the safe areas of the fireground to identify any damaged assets.
Once DFES deem it safe for Western Power to enter and begin repairs and restoration, crews on standby will begin working to repair the damage as quickly and safely as possible.
So far, 24 damaged poles have been identified, but this number is likely to increase once a full patrol can be completed. Each pole replacement can take up to 8 hours depending on the type of pole and conditions.

For further details visit www.westernpower.com.au.
REGISTER.FIND.REUNITE

Register with Register.Find.Reunite to let your family and loved ones know you're OK via https://redcross.org.au from any computer or mobile device, or at an evacuation centre.

If you are unable to contact a loved one who may have been affected by the fires, you can enquire about their whereabouts through the online Register.Find.Reunite. system at https://redcross.org.au or at an evacuation centre.
ANIMAL WELFARE

An animal evacuation area for pets and livestock has been set up at the Wanneroo Showgrounds. Access is from the Ariti Avenue entrance on the southern side of the showgrounds.

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, actively fighting the fire and working on containment lines.
Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.

Over 500 staff and volunteers from multiple agencies are in attendance.

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 01:09 PM on 22 November 2023.
Currently there has been 1,820 hectares burnt.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
DFES 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.

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