Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
This is a new alert.
Issued: 31 Dec 2024 12:56 PM

Bushfire Watch and Act
PREPARE TO LEAVE - COWALLA

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in the area bounded by Nabaroo Road, Orange Springs Road and north of Bidaminna Place in COWALLA in the SHIRE OF GINGIN

There is a possible threat to lives or homes.

WHAT TO DO

If your plan is to leave, leave now if you are not prepared.

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

Leave in a northerly or southerly direction via Cowalla Road if safe to do so.

Bushfire
COWALLA, SHIRE OF GINGIN

Bushfire behaviour

The bushfire is moving in a north easterly direction.

It is out of control and unpredictable.

Road closures and conditions

A number of roads have been closed including:

Cowalla Road between Nabaroo Road and Millbank Road.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. 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.

What firefighters are doing

Firefighters are actively fighting the fire.

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.

Extra information

Shire of Gingin is managing the fire.

The incident was reported at 12:03pm on 31 December 2024.

The cause of the incident is unknown.

Keep up to date

Visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES (13 3337), 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.

DFES Bushfires