Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - in and around Silvergrass mine in western parts of MOUNT SHEILA and north of the Bingarn Road and Nanutarra-Munjina Road intersection and west of Fortescue Crossing Road in parts of CHICHESTER, FORTESCUE, HAMERSLEY RANGE and NANUTARRA in the SHIRE OF ASHBURTON
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

There is no change to the previous alert

Time of issue: 12:36 PM
Date of issue: 13 November 2023

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of CHICHESTER, FORTESCUE, HAMERSLEY RANGE, MOUNT SHEILA and NANUTARRA in the SHIRE OF ASHBURTON
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in and around Silvergrass mine in western parts of MOUNT SHEILA and north of the Bingarn Road and Nanutarra-Munjina Road intersection and west of Fortescue Crossing Road in parts of CHICHESTER, FORTESCUE, HAMERSLEY RANGE and NANUTARRA in the SHIRE OF ASHBURTON.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as conditions have worsened and the fire has intensified.
There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and the conditions are changing.
The fire started near FORTESCUE.
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.

DFES Bushfires