Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - bounded by Karnup Road, Karup Creek Road and Jarrah Road in parts of HOPELAND in the SHIRE OF SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

This alert has been upgraded to a Watch and Act

Time of issue: 03:54 AM
Date of issue: 25 April 2024

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of HOPELAND in the SHIRE OF SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people bounded by Karnup Road, Karup Creek Road and Jarrah Road in parts of HOPELAND in the SHIRE OF SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as the fire has broken containment lines.
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 YANGEDI RD in HOPELAND.

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 westerly direction.
It is not contained or controlled.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Some roads may be 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.

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING
Firefighters are on their way.

EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 11:34 AM on 23 April 2024.
Currently there has been 8.4 hectares burnt.
Shire of SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE is managing the fire.

KEEP UP TO DATE
Visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES , 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.

Updates will be issued every two hours unless the situation changes.

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