26/12/2021
Bushfire warning for those in the following areas - stay safe.
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PLEASE NOTE this warning has been updated. For the latest information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au
🔥 A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is current for people in an area bounded by Government Road, Old Northam Road, Lilydale Road and Needham Road in parts of WOOROLOO, CHIDLOW and GIDGEGANNUP in the SHIRE OF MUNDARING and CITY OF SWAN. This includes people in Warrigal Estate.🔥
Update time: 10:25 PM, 26 December 2021.
⚠ You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.
⚠ Homes in Warrigal Estate are under threat by fire now.
⚠ The fire started near the intersection of OLD NORTHAM RD and GOVERNMENT RD in BEECHINA.
❗ WHAT TO DO: ❗
- For people in Warrigal Estate 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.
- For people in the emergency warning area, outside of the Warrigal Estate
- 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.
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🔥 A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is current for people in the area bounded by Lillydale Road, Thomas Street, Elliott Road, Rosedale Road and Brompton Heights in CHIDLOW in the SHIRE OF MUNDARING and CITY OF SWAN.🔥
Update time: 09:05 PM, 26 December 2021.
⚠ 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.
- 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.
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🔥 A bushfire ADVICE is current for people in the areas between Rosedale Road and Stoneville Road in parts of MOUNT HELENA, STONEVILLE, GIDGEGANNUP AND CHIDLOW in the SHIRE OF MUNDARING and CITY OF SWAN.🔥
Update time: 09:05 PM, 26 December 2021.
There is no threat to lives or homes.
Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.
😷 COVID-19 😷
- If you are in lockdown or any form of isolation or quarantine for COVID-19, you must do whatever you need to protect your life. If you have been personally directed to self-isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19 and have been advised to leave the area:
- Find suitable alternative premises and wear a mask. Those in the affected area are permitted to go to suitable alternative premises without putting others at risk.
- Alternative suitable premises may include a friend or relative's house, provided they have their own bedroom, preferably own bathroom, and there are not too many people in the house.
- If you cannot 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.
🔥 BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: 🔥
The bushfire is moving fast in a westerly direction.
It is out of control and unpredictable.
Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home.
🚨 WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING 🚨
Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire.
🏠 SAFER PLACE: 🏠
An evacuation centre has been set-up at Mundaring Arena on Mundaring Weir Road, Mundaring.
People who have been personally directed to self-isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19 should find alternative suitable premises and wear a mask. If this is not possible, proceed to the evacuation centre and identify yourself to centre staff immediately on arrival.
Continue to follow COVID-19 precautions and maintain appropriate physical distancing.
Please take any essential items such as medications and identification to the evacuation centre.
Pets (except recognised assistance animals) are not allowed inside evacuation centres for health and safety reasons, so you should make alternative arrangements for them. If this is not possible, please still proceed to the evacuation centre with your pets and await further advice.
🚗 SAFEST ROUTE: 🚗
People in the area north of Warrigal Estate should leave now in a northerly direction and people in the area south of Warrigal Estate should leave in a southerly direction.
🚧 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.
🚁 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.
🐮 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.
The Shire of Mundaring Animal Pound located on Darkan Street is open and available to take pets if you are evacuating the area. For any further enquiries please contact 08 9290 6631.
ℹ For more information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au
