Source: Emergency WA

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
This is a new alert.
Issued: 29 Dec 2024 08:46 PM

Bushfire Watch and Act
MONITOR CONDITIONS - CUTHBERT, ELLEKER and SANDPATCH

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area bounded by Lower Denmark Road to the north, Mutton Bird Road to the west, Sand Patch Road to the east and the coast line to the south in parts of CUTHBERT, ELLEKER and SANDPATCH in the CITY OF ALBANY

WHAT TO DO

Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.

You may need to act quickly so ensure you are prepared if the situation gets worse.

Read through your bushfire plan. If you do not have a plan make one by visiting My Bushfire Plan.

Have your emergency kit ready.

If you find it hard to move quickly, leaving now is your safest option.

Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.

Continue to patrol your property and be ready to put out spot fires.

If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply.

SAFEST ROUTE

Leave in a westerly or easterly direction towards Lower Denmark Road.

Bushfire
SANDPATCH, CITY OF ALBANY

Bushfire behaviour

The bushfire is moving fast in an North easterly direction.

It is not contained or controlled.

Road closures and conditions

Some roads may be closed.

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

The City of Albany is managing the fire.

The incident was reported at 6:52pm on 29 December 2024.

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