Bushfire emergency in Bullsbrook, threat to homes and lives

The bushfire is moving fast in an easterly direction, is out of control and unpredictable.

Authorities warned burning embers could be a danger to homes.

WHAT TO DO:

• If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place.
• Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly.
• Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
• If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home.
• Go to a room in your home away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape.
• Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry.
• If you are not at home, it’s too dangerous to return.

If you are self-isolating or quarantining due to COVID-19:

• You should leave and find alternative accommodation with family or friends who live away from the area.
• If you are unable to return to your quarantine location within one hour, telephone WA Police on 131 444 to advise them you have had to leave due to an emergency.
• Regardless of your location, continue to follow COVID-19 precautions and maintain appropriate physical distancing.

Watch and Act

A bushfire Watch and Act warning is in place for people bounded by Meadowbrook Ramble to the south, Springvale Road to the east, Chittering Road and Hoad Street to the north and Coventry Crossing in the north eastern parts of Bullsbrook.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.

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.
• At all times close all doors and windows 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.

If you are self-isolating or quarantining due to COVID-19 and plan to leave:

• Leave now and find alternative accommodation with family or friends who live away from the area.
• If you are unable to return to your quarantine location within one hour, telephone WA Police on 131 444 to advise them you have had to leave due to an emergency.
• Regardless of your location, continue to follow COVID-19 precautions and maintain appropriate physical distancing.

KEEP UP TO DATE:

Visit emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter: twitter.com/dfes_wa, Facebook: facebook.com/dfeswa, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.