Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - west of Cockleshell Gully Road in the Lesueur National Park in the SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN
The following alert has been issued by the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

This alert has been upgraded to WATCH AND ACT. Please note changes throughout the alert.

Time of issue: 10:31 AM
Date of issue: 30 April 2024

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for Lesueur National Park in the SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people west of Cockleshell Gully Road in the Lesueur National Park in the SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as fire activity has increased.
There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.
The fire started in the vicinity of Lesueur Scenic Drive.

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 south 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:

Lesueur Scenic Drive
Cockleshell Gully Road
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.

PARK CLOSURES
Lesueur National Park is closed.

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING
Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire.

EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 08:23 AM on 30 April 2024.
The cause of the fire is lightning.
Parks and Wildlife Service is managing the fire.

KEEP UP TO DATE
Visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES(13 33 37), 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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