Source: Emergency WA

Time of issue: 12:23 PM

Date of issue: 14 November 2023

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of CHICHESTER, FORTESCUE, HAMERSLEY RANGE, MOUNT SHEILA and NANUTARRA in the SHIRE OF ASHBURTON

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people bound by Tom Price Railway Road to the east and Mt Brockman Road to the south, including Blacksmith Mine Site, in parts of CHICHESTER, FORTESCUE, HAMERSLEY RANGE, MOUNT SHEILA and NANUTARRA in the SHIRE OF ASHBURTON.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and the conditions are changing.

The fire started near FORTESCUE.

It is out of control and unpredictable.

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