Source: Emergency WA
Bushfire Watch and Act - in an area bounded by River Road,
Brockman Highway, Poisoned Swamp Road and north of the Blackwood
River in Millbrook State Forest in the SHIRE OF NANNUP
The following alert has been issued by the Parks and Wildlife
Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and
Attractions
Please note this is now a Watch and Act alert
Time of issue: 01:22 PM
Date of issue: 17 January 2024
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of Millbrook State Forest in the
SHIRE OF NANNUP
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area bounded
by River Road, Brockman Highway, Poisoned Swamp Road and north of
the Blackwood River in Millbrook State Forest in the SHIRE OF
NANNUP.
The alert level for this fire has been upgraded due to a wind
change.
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 JALBARRAGUP and STOATE
ROAD.
moving in a south-westerly direction.
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:
Jalbarragup Road is closed between Brook Road and Mowen Road
Crouch Road between Jalbarragup and Sues Road
Lawson Road from Mowen Road
Layman Road south of Mowen 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.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING
Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire.
100 Parks and Wildlife Service, Bush Fire Service, Career,
Volunteer and FPC firefighters are attending.
Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.
DRONES AND AERIAL SUPPORT
Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires.
Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the
air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or
redirected, hindering firefighting efforts.
EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 01:09 PM on 16 January 2024.
Currently there has been 1,500 hectares burnt.
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.
DFES Bushfires
17/Jan/2024 05:28 AM