Bibra Lake fire threat downgraded as fire contained
The alert level for a Bibra Lake fire burning between Progress Drive, North Lake Road and Bibra Drive has been downgraded to Watch and Act.
The fire was first reported about 12.44pm on Tuesday and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services warned there was a threat to lives and homes.
But at 2pm authorities said the fire had been contained, although there is still a possible threat to lives and homes as the fire is still burning in the area and conditions are changing.
Firefighters are on the scene and motorists have been asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke.
North Lake Road has been closed between Discovery Drive and Phoenix Road and Bibra Drive is closed to Phoenix Road.
The fire is near the Adventure World theme park, and the park has moved people away from its south side due to smoke.
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.
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.