Source: Emergency WA

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people in Mesa A Mine Site south east of North West Coastal Highway in FORTESCUE in the SHIRE OF ASHBURTON.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded due to fire moving toward Mesa A mine site.

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.

DFES Bushfires