Published on Thursday, 2 March 2017 at 12:00:00 AM
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
Time of issue: 11:37 AM
Date of issue: 02 March 2017
Bushfire ADVICE for the south western part of FORTESCUE in the SHIRE OF ASHBURTON.
ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in an area 35 kilometres west of Pannawonnica in the SHIRE OF ASHBURTON..
There is no threat to lives or homes.
There is a lot of smoke in the area.
Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.
The fire started near the intersection of NORTH WEST COASTAL HWY and PANNAWONICA RD in FORTESCUE.
WHAT TO DO:
If driving
- Be extremely careful when driving through the area.
- Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
- Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
- If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.
- If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
The bushfire is moving slowly in a north easterly direction.
It is contained but not controlled.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
Roads have not been 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 calling 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au OR by contacting the SHIRE OF ASHBURTON.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
Firefighters are monitoring the situation.
EXTRA INFORMATION:
The cause of the fire is lightning. The Shire of Ashburton is managing the fire.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa, or listen to news bulletins.
The next update will be provided by 4pm today unless the situation changes.
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Media Contact: DFES Media and Corporate Communications on 9225 5955
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