Source: Emergency WA

Issued: 01 Jan 2025 12:24 AM

Bushfire Watch and Act
BE AWARE OF EMBER ATTACK - DARLING DOWNS, HILBERT and WUNGONG

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in an area bounded by Hopkinson Road , Cypress Avenue, Rowley Road East and Wungong Creek in DARLING DOWNS, HILBERT and WUNGONG in the SHIRE OF SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE and CITY OF ARMADALE.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes.

Leave now if you are not prepared.

It is not contained or controlled.

Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home.

WHAT TO DO

Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home and could spark a fire.

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

Please leave in a westerly direction.

DFES Bushfires