Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - in an area bounded by Mills Road to the north, Neds Corner Road to the west, Yerritup Road to the south and Beltana Road to the east in Coomalbidgup and East Munglinup in the Shire of Ravensthorpe and Shire of Esperance
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

This is a new alert

Time of issue: 11:05 AM
Date of issue: 26 December 2023

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for Parts of Coomalbidgup and East Munglinup in the Shire of Ravensthorpe and Shire of Esperance
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area bounded by Mills Road to the north, Neds Corner Road to the west, Yerritup Road to the south and Beltana Road to the east in Coomalbidgup and East Munglinup in the Shire of Ravensthorpe and Shire of Esperance.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.
The fire started near the intersection of NEDS CORNER RD and YERRITUP RD in COOMALBIDGUP.

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 Coomalbidgup and East Munglinup in the Shire of Ravensthorpe and Shire of Esperance
A bushfire ADVICE is in place for people in an area bounded by Yerritup Road to the north, Beltana Road to the east, South Coast Highway to the south and Neds Corner Road to the west..

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.
The fire started near the intersection of NEDS CORNER RD and YERRITUP RD in COOMALBIDGUP.

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
It is not contained or controlled.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Roads have not been closed.

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.

ANIMAL WELFARE
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 actively fighting the fire, actively fighting the fire.
Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.

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 08:14 AM on 26 December 2023.

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.

Updates will be issued every two hours unless the situation changes.

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