Bushfire ADVICE for Brand Highway in the Shire of Irwin
/*There is no change to previous alert.
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Time of issue: 3.50pm
Date of issue: 25 November 2014
ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE remains for people travelling on the Brand Highway, between Midlands Road and Kailis Road, in the Shire of Irwin.
- There is no threat to lives or homes but 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 is burning near the Brand Highway between Midlands Road and Kailis Road.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
- It is contained but not under control.
WHAT TO DO:
- 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.
ROAD CLOSURES:
No roads are closed.
Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
- Dongara Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and Irwin Bush Fire Service firefighters are on the scene.
- Firefighters are consolidating containment lines.
EXTRA INFORMATION:
- The incident was reported at 11.03am on Sunday 23 November.
- Approximately 400 hectares have been burnt.
- The cause of the fire is accidental.
- The Shire of Irwin is managing the fire.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.dfes.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 11am tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November, unless the situation changes.
