Source: Emergency WA
Bushfire Watch and Act - bounded by Inpken Road, Woottating Road,
Warinn Road and Great Eastern Highway in parts of COPLEY, WOOROLOO,
WOOTTATING and WUNDOWIE in the SHIRES of MUNDARING and
NORTHAM
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and
Emergency Services (DFES)
This is a new alert
Time of issue: 02:26 PM
Date of issue: 16 November 2023
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of COPLEY, WOOROLOO, WOOTTATING
and WUNDOWIE in the SHIRES of MUNDARING and NORTHAM
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people bounded by Inpken
Road, Woottating Road, Warinn Road and Great Eastern Highway in
parts of COPLEY, WOOROLOO, WOOTTATING and WUNDOWIE in the SHIRES of
MUNDARING and NORTHAM.
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 the intersection of CHINGANNING RD and
INKPEN RD in WOOTTATING.
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 fast in a north westerly direction.
It is out of control and unpredictable.
Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home.
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.
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.
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 01:45 PM on 16 November 2023.
Shire of Northam 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
16/Nov/2023 06:32 AM