Source: Emergency WA

A Bushfire Emergency Warning is in place for people in Irwin Settlement and south of Midlands Road and for people north of Midlands Road between Tabletop Road and Pettit Road in parts of MOUNT ADAMS, IRWIN, MOUNT HORNER and YARDARINO in the SHIRE OF IRWIN.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as the fire burning is the area is not contained or controlled.

You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.

WHAT TO DO

If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place. This may be with family or friends away from the area.

Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute could put your life in danger.

Take your emergency kit with you.

If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself with a woollen blanket, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.

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.

You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you before the flames reach you.

Go to a room in your home where you can shelter from the approaching fire.

The room should have running water, such as a kitchen or laundry, and have a clear exit so you can easily escape.

If you are not at home, it is too dangerous to return.

SAFEST ROUTE

For people in the northern part of the Emergency Warning area, leave in a northerly direction.

For people in the southern part of the Emergency Warning area, leave in a southerly direction.

For people in the eastern part of the Emergency Warning area, leave in an easterly direction.

For people in the western part of the Emergency Warning area, leave in a westerly direction.

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