Source: Emergency WA
Bushfire Watch and Act - for people travelling along Great
Northern Highway from Lagrange to 30 kilometres north of Eighty
Mile Beach in parts of LAGRANGE and EIGHTY MILE BEACH in the SHIRE
OF BROOME
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and
Emergency Services (DFES)
Please note the upgrade of the northern section of the warning
area to a WATCH and ACT. The Great Northern Highway between
Sandfire Roadhouse and Roebuck Roadhouse is now closed.
Time of issue: 10:12 AM
Date of issue: 26 October 2023
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of LAGRANGE and EIGHTY MILE BEACH
in the SHIRE OF BROOME.
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people for people
travelling along Great Northern Highway from Lagrange to 30
kilometres north of Eighty Mile Beach in parts of LAGRANGE and
EIGHTY MILE BEACH in the SHIRE OF BROOME.
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 EIGHTY MILE BEACH.
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 ADVICE for parts of LAGRANGE and EIGHTY MILE BEACH in the
SHIRE OF BROOME.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR
The bushfire is moving fast in a westerly direction.
It is not contained or controlled.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services
personnel working on site.
A number of roads have been closed including:
Great Northern Highway between Sandfire Roadhouse and Roebuck
Roadhouse
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.
Pastoralists, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and
Attractions, Aboriginal ranger groups, and the Kimberley Land
Council are also in attendance.
EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 04:38 AM on 20 October 2023.
Currently there has been 170,000 hectares burnt.
The cause of the fire is The cause of the fire is
suspicious..
People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Crime
Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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
26/Oct/2023 02:20 AM