Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for the southern part of Karrakup in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people south east of Byford in the southern part of Karrakup, near Nettleton Road, in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale.
Homes in the southern part of Karrakup will be impacted by fire in one hour.
The fire started between South Western Highway and Norman Road in Cardup.
You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and 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.
• There is ember attack ahead of the fire, so close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
• Do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. If you have access to a water tank and plan to defend your home, start patrolling with your hose and put out spot fires.
• If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home and actively defend it.
• If you are not at home, it is too dangerous now to return.
AGENCY RESPONSIBLE:
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale is managing the fire.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit
www.dfes.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209 or listen to news bulletins.
Updates will be provided hourly unless the situation changes.