Source: Emergency WA
Bushfire Watch and Act - in an area bounded by Sydney Road, Tuscan
Way, Colonial Circle, Lakelands Drive, Moondyne Trail and Ocean
Reef Road in parts of GNANGARA in the CITY OF WANNEROO
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and
Emergency Services (DFES)
This is a new alert
Time of issue: 03:40 PM
Date of issue: 13 October 2023
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of GNANGARA in the CITY OF
WANNEROO
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area bounded
by Sydney Road, Tuscan Way, Colonial Circle, Lakelands Drive,
Moondyne Trail and Ocean Reef Road in parts of GNANGARA in the CITY
OF WANNEROO.
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 SYDNEY RD and SERAGUSANO
PL in GNANGARA.
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 in a north, north westerly direction.
It is not contained or controlled.
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.
COVID-19
If you are told to leave in an emergency, don't stay at home even
if you have COVID-19 or COVID-like symptoms.
You may stay at a friend or relative's house, an evacuation centre
or other suitable accommodation.
If you have COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19, take these steps to
prevent spreading the illness if you can:
wear a mask around other people
wash your hands regularly
stay and sleep in a separate room
maintain physical distancing.
EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 03:02 PM on 13 October 2023.
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.
DFES Bushfires
13/Oct/2023 07:48 AM