UPDATE 1pm: A bushfire advice has been issued for people bounded by Carlaminda Road and Richards Road in the western part of Ferguson in the Shire of Dardanup.
The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as the fire is now controlled and the wind is not expected to change.
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.
WHAT TO DO
Stay alert and monitor your surroundings. Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
Read through your bushfire survival plan.
If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.
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
It is controlled but not contained.
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 mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the Shire of Dardanup
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING
Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire and beginning to mop up.
Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.
EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 10:40 AM on 3 January 2017 and currently there has been 20 hectares burnt.
The cause of the fire is unknown. The Shire of Dardanup is managing the fire.
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EARLIER 12pm: A bushfire watch and act has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services for the western part of Ferguson in the Shire of Dardanup.
ALERT LEVEL
A bushfire watch and act has been issued for people bounded by Carlaminda Road and Richards Road in the western part of Ferguson in the Shire of Dardanup.
There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.
You need to leave or get ready to actively defend.
The fire started near Ferguson Road in Ferguson
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 are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous.
Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR
The bushfire is moving fast. It is out of control and unpredictable.
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 calling 138 138 or visiting mainroads.wa.gov.au or the Shire of Dardanup.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING
Firefighters are on the scene and are actively fighting the fire. Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.
EXTRA INFORMATION
The fire was reported at 10:40 AM on January 3, 2017. The Shire of Dardanup 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. Updates will be issued every two hours unless the situation changes.
