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.

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