Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - on the Vancouver Peninsula north of Shoal Bay Retreat, including Camp Quaranup, in VANCOUVER PENINSULA in the CITY OF ALBANY

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

This is a new alert.

Time of issue: 02:15 PM
Date of issue: 29 January 2024

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for VANCOUVER PENINSULA in the CITY OF ALBANY
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people on the Vancouver Peninsula north of Shoal Bay Retreat, including Camp Quaranup, in VANCOUVER PENINSULA in the CITY OF ALBANY.

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 WHALING COVE BEACH ACCESS in VANCOUVER PENINSULA.

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.

DFES Bushfires