Source: Emergency WA

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people south of the Preston Street estate in parts of EXMOUTH and NORTH WEST CAPE including Exmouth Gulf Airport and people travelling on Minilya-Exmouth Road between Preston Street and Shothole Canyon Road, and people in the eastern part of CAPE RANGE NATIONAL PARK in the SHIRE OF EXMOUTH.

There is a possible threat to lives or homes.

WHAT TO DO

If your plan is to leave, leave now.

Take your emergency kit with you. It should include an AM/FM radio that runs off batteries, a first aid kit, a woollen blanket, phones, protective clothing, medication and irreplaceable valuables.

Decide where you will go and how you will get there. This could be with family or friends away from the fire.

Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.

Turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible to prevent embers entering your home.

Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your home.

If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply. Make final preparations now and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires.

SAFEST ROUTE

If you choose to leave, you can leave to the south on Minilya-Exmouth Road.

The bushfire is moving in a northerly direction.

It is not contained or controlled.

DFES Bushfires