Source: Emergency WA

Time of issue: 07:16 PM
Date of issue: 03 October 2023

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for western parts of Hamersley Road in MOUNT SHEILA in the SHIRE OF ASHBURTON

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area bound by Mount Sheila to the west, Solomon Mine Site to the east, Brockman Mine Access Road to the south and Pelican Siding on the Rio Tinto rail line including Rio Tinto Access Road users.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as it is burning on the eastern side of the Rio Tinto rail line towards Solomon.

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 MOUNT SHEILA.

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.

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