Source: Emergency WA
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people bounded by
Tuart Road to the north, High Hill Road to the east, Daviesia Road
to the south, and Water Road and Banksia Road to the west in parts
of YANCHEP andYEAL in the SHIRES of GINGIN and CITY of
WANNEROO.
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 due to an increase
in fire behaviour..
The fire started near the intersection of AIRFIELD RD and DUFFY RD
in BAMBUN.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR
The bushfire is moving fast in a west south westerly
direction.
It is not contained or controlled.
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.
DFES Bushfires
14/Jan/2024 05:06 AM