Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - on or around the Nova Minesite, including the Nova Mine Site Access Road and surrounding areas in parts of FRASER RANGE in the SHIRE OF DUNDAS

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

There is no change to the previous alert

Time of issue: 08:25 PM
Date of issue: 11 November 2023
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of FRASER RANGE in the SHIRE OF DUNDAS

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people on or around the Nova Minesite, including the Nova Mine Site Access Road and surrounding areas in parts of FRASER RANGE in the SHIRE OF DUNDAS.

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

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.

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR

The bushfire is moving slowly in a west north westerly direction.
It is out of control and unpredictable.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

Roads have not been closed.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. 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.
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.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING

Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire.

EXTRA INFORMATION

The fire was reported at 10:59 AM on 9 November 2023.
Currently there has been 17800 hectares burnt.
The cause of the fire is lightning.
DFES is managing the fire.

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.

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