Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - in an area bounded by Hutt Drive to the north, Maidment Parade to the east, Dalyellup Boulevard to the south and the ocean to the west in the southern part of Dalyellup in the Shire of Capel.

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

This alert has been upgraded

Time of issue: 04:56 PM
Date of issue: 09 March 2024

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for southern part of DALYELLUP in the SHIRE OF CAPEL
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area bounded by Hutt Drive to the north, Maidment Parade to the east, Dalyellup Boulevard to the south and the ocean to the west in the southern part of Dalyellup in the Shire of Capel..

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as fire conditions are esculating..
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 ALLEN RD and KEANNE RD in FORRESTDALE.

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