Second fire emergency in City of Cockburn threatens lives and homes
People living on Prosperity Loop in Aubin Grove have been told it is too late to flee as authorities issue an emergency warning for a second fire burning south of Perth.
An emergency warning was issued on Tuesday afternoon for southern parts of Atwell, northern parts of Aubin Grove and western parts of Banjup in the City of Cockburn.
The below warning was the latest update as at 7.02pm. For the latest information, head to the emergency website.
The emergency warning relates to people in the area bounded by Lyon road, Euphony Way, Beenyup Road and Freycinet Court.
Authorities warn people in this location are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.
The fire started near the intersection of Nornalup Close and Aubin Grove Link in Aubin Grove.
WHAT TO DO:
- For people in homes on and nearby Prosperity Loop, it’s too late to leave, leaving now would be deadly.
- You need to shelter in your home in a room away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape.
- You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you well before the flames reach you.
- Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
- Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry.
- If your home catches on fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt.
- Protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and trousers, made from cotton or wool, and strong leather boots.
- All other people in the warning area, 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.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
- The bushfire is moving in a north easterly direction.
- It is not contained or controlled.
- Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home.
Bibra Lake fire downgraded to advice level
The alert level for a Bibra Lake fire burning between Progress Drive, North Lake Road and Bibra Drive has been downgraded again, now that it is contained and controlled.
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 was still a possible threat to lives and homes as the fire was 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 reopened and there are no more road closures in the area.
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