Category: Smoke Hazard Alert Summary: The Department of Environment and Conservation advises that a smoke haze may continue to be visible between Bunbury and Perth on Thursday 23 February as a result of the fire burning south of Northcliffe in the Shire of Manjimup. Content:

This alert is issued by the Department of Environment and Conservation

The Department of Environment and Conservation advises that a smoke haze may continue to be visible between Bunbury and Perth on Thursday 23 February, as a result of the fire burning south of Northcliffe in the Shire of Manjimup. 
 
Winds are again pushing smoke from the fire over the South West and Perth metropolitan area as fire crews continue burning unburnt pockets of the fire and consolidating containment lines.
 
Smoke may reduce visibility on some roads and motorists should take care, turn on headlights and drive at appropriate speeds when travelling in these areas.
 
People with conditions exacerbated by smoke should take precautions in line with their medical advice for these circumstances.
 
More information on the bushfire situation can be found at www.dec.wa.gov.au

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Publication Time: 22/02/2012 7:40 PM

Category: Fire Alert Summary: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people near the southern boundary of Cape Range National Park in the Shire of Exmouth. The fire which started on Learmonth Air Weapons Range has burnt into Cape Range National Park and is burning towards Yardie Creek. There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger people in the affected area need to be aware and keep up to date. Content:

This alert is issued on behalf of the Department of Environment and Conservation.

ALERT LEVEL:

A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people near the southern boundary of Cape Range National Park in the Shire of Exmouth.  

The fire which started on Learmonth Air Weapons Range has burnt into Cape Range National Park and is burning towards Yardie Creek.

  There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger people in the affected area need to be aware and keep up to date.

  WHAT TO DO:

• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
• Read through your bushfire survival plan.
• If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.

  ROAD CLOSURES: Cape Range National Park remains closed south of Milyering Visitor Centre.   People are advised not to travel towards Cape Range National Park from Ningaloo Station on the Ningaloo Station- Yardie Creek track.   Motorists should avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.   For further details contact the Shire of Exmouth on 9949 3000 or the Department of Environment and Conservation’s Exmouth Office on 9947 8000.   RECREATION SITE CLOSURES: Cape Range National Park is closed south of Milyering Visitor Centre.   BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The bushfire is moving steadily towards Yardie Creek. It has burnt approximately 100ha.   WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: DEC is monitoring the fire.   CAUSE: The fire was caused by lightning.   AGENCY RESPONSIBLE:
DEC is managing the fire.   KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit www.dec.wa.gov.au, www.fesa.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209 or listen to news bulletins.   

The next update will be provided by 11am tomorrow unless the situation changes​. Publication Time: 22/02/2012 3:45 PM

Category: Fire Alert Summary: ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in the following areas in the Shire of Manjimup: • The settlement of Windy Harbour • Properties in the vicinity of Northcliffe and surrounding areas • The coastal area between the Gardner River and Broke Inlet • Shannon • Broke Inlet area Content:

This alert has been issued by the Department of Environment and Conservation

ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in the following areas in the Shire of Manjimup:
• The settlement of Windy Harbour
• Properties in the vicinity of Northcliffe and surrounding areas
• The coastal area between the Gardner River and Broke Inlet
• Shannon
• Broke Inlet area   The fire has been contained.   There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date.   WHAT TO DO:
• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Read through your bushfire survival plan.
• If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.
• Stay up-to-date with broadcast alerts on the radio and internet.   ROAD CLOSURES:
A number of roads remain closed including:
• Windy Harbour Road - south of Chesapeake Road
• Chesapeake Road – between Broke Inlet and Windy Harbour Road
• Deeside Coast Road –between Nelson and Chesapeake roads
• Dean Road – west of Deeside Coast Road
• Northcliffe Log Road South – south of Preston Road
• Bannister Road – south of Boorara Road
• Boorara Access Road
• All other forest roads and tracks south of KTC, Dean and Nelson roads.   For further details on road closures contact DEC on 9776 1207.
 
Motorists should avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.   RECREATION SITE CLOSURES:
Recreation sites have been closed in the D’Entrecasteaux and Boorara-Gardner national parks, east of Windy Harbour and west of Broke Inlet, including:
• Bibbulmun Track and huts between Northcliffe and Walpole
• Coodamurrup and Fish Creek in D’Entrecasteaux National Park
• Beach access and the 4WD track from Windy Harbour to Gardner River
• Tragedy Track
• Laws Track
• Mt Chudalup recreation site   DEC is working to establish a diversion for the Bibbulmun Track around the fire during the next week.   BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
The fire is contained and is now under control. There are still unburnt areas within containment lines that may still continue to burn for some time. The final fire area is about 34,060 hectares.   SMOKE
Smoke from the bushfire has been drifting in a north-westerly direction under the influence of south-easterly winds. Smoke may continue to be visible along the west coast from Augusta, as far north as Perth and parts of the South West. People with conditions exacerbated by smoke should take precautions in line with their medical advice for these circumstances. Motorists are advised that if they encounter smoke to slow down, drive carefully and turn on vehicle lights.
 
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
About 160 DEC personnel, supported by FESA, the Shire of Manjimup, Forest Products Commission and volunteer bushfire brigades, have been working today to control the fire on the western and southern boundaries. Fire crews have been assisted by 27 fire trucks, five machines and several aircraft (including four water bombers and a type 1 aircraft).    Over the next few days firefighters will continue to patrol and ensure containment lines are safe.   Many other agencies and organisations have been providing support including the Department for Child Protection, Fire and Rescue Service volunteers and St John Ambulance.   AGENCY RESPONSIBLE:
DEC is managing the fire.
 
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.dec.wa.gov.au, www.fesa.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209 or listen to news bulletins.   The next update will be provided by 11am tomorrow (23 February) unless the situation changes.

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Publication Time: 22/02/2012 4:00 PM

Category: Fire Alert Summary: A bushfire ADVICE remains in place for people 45km south-east of Onslow for a fire 2km south of the Onslow Road in Cane River-Mt Minnie Conservation Park. A bushfire ADVICE remains in place for another fire on the North West Coastal Highway, 20km north of the Onslow Road intersection in Cane River-Mt Minnie Conservation Park. Content:

This alert is issued on behalf of the Department of Environment and Conservation   ALERT LEVEL:

A bushfire ADVICE remains in place for people 45km south-east of Onslow for a fire 2km south of the Onslow Road in Cane River-Mt Minnie Conservation Park.   A bushfire ADVICE remains in place for another fire on the North West Coastal Highway, 20km north of the Onslow Road intersection in Cane River-Mt Minnie Conservation Park.   The fire south of Onslow Road has spread into Minderoo Station. Authorities are communicating with the pastoralists and fire behaviour is being monitored.   There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger, people near Peedamulla, Mt Minnie and Minderoo homesteads need to be aware and keep up to date.   WHAT TO DO:

• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
• Read through your bushfire survival plan.
• If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.

  ROAD CLOSURES: No roads are closed, but smoke may be visible on the Onslow Road and the North West Coastal Highway. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site and drive with headlights on if smoke is present. Motorists are also asked to obey road signage that has been put in place as a result of the fires.   BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The fires have burnt around 2400 hectares and are moving slowly in a westerly direction.   WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: The Department of Environment and Conservation will continue to monitor the fires and fire crews have been dispatched.   CAUSE: The fire was started by lightning.   AGENCY RESPONSIBLE: DEC is managing the fire.   KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit www.dec.wa.gov.au, www.fesa.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209 or listen to news bulletins.   The next update will be provided by 11am tomorrow unless the situation changes. ​

 

Publication Time: 22/02/2012 3:55 PM

Category: Fire Alert Summary: A bushfire ADVICE remains for people on Meedo, Wahroonga, Edaggee and Ellavalla Stations and surrounding areas in the Shire of Carnarvon. Content:

ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE remains for people on Meedo, Wahroonga, Edaggee and Ellavalla Stations and surrounding areas in the Shire of Carnarvon. 
 
There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date. 
 
WHAT TO DO:
• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
• Check the Fire Danger Rating for your area to help you decide what to do www.fesa.wa.gov.au/firedangerratings.
• Read through your bushfire survival plan.
• If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.

 

ROAD CLOSURES:
No roads are closed.
 
Motorists should avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.   BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
The bushfire is moving in a northerly direction at approximately 300 metres per hour.
 
It is out of control and unpredictable.   The southern area of the fires near Meedo station has broken containment lines. Firefighters are protecting assets near the Meedo homestead.   Approximately 13,700 hectares has been burnt.
 
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
Volunteer Bush Fire Service firefighters, pastoralists and FESA personnel are on the scene. They have been using heavy machinery to cut fire breaks, make containment lines and back burn.   One fixed wing and one aerial intelligence helicopter is assisting ground crews.
CAUSE: The fires were started by multiple lightning strikes around 5pm on Monday 20 February. 
AGENCY RESPONSIBLE:
Shire of Carnarvon is managing the fire.
 
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.fesa.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209 or listen to news bulletins.
 
The next update will be provided at 11am tomorrow, Thursday 23 February, unless the situation changes.
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Publication Time: 22/02/2012 3:45 PM

Category: Fire Alert Summary: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people near the southern boundary of Cape Range National Park in the Shire of Exmouth. Content:

ALERT LEVEL:

A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people near the southern boundary of Cape Range National Park in the Shire of Exmouth.

 

The fire which started on Learmonth Air Weapons Range has burnt into Cape Range National Park and is burning burning towards Yardie Creek.

 

  There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date.   WHAT TO DO:

• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
• Read through your bushfire survival plan.
• If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.

  ROAD CLOSURES: Cape Range National Park is closed south of Milyering Visitor Centre.   People are advised not to travel towards Cape Range National Park from Ningaloo Station on the Ningaloo Station- Yardie Creek track.   Motorists should avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.   For further details contact the Shire of Exmouth on 9949 3000 or the Department of Environment and Conservation’s Exmouth Office on 9947 8000.   RECREATION SITE CLOSURES: Cape Range National Park is closed south of Milyering Visitor Centre.   BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The bushfire is moving steadily towards Yardie Creek. It has burnt approximately 100ha.   WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: DEC is monitoring the fire.   CAUSE: The cause of the fire is ignition by lightning strikes.   AGENCY RESPONSIBLE:
DEC is managing the fire.   KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit www.dec.wa.gov.au, www.fesa.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209 or listen to news bulletins.

 

The next update will be provided by 4pm today unless the situation changes.​ Publication Time: 22/02/2012 11:15 AM

Category: Fire Alert Summary: ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE remains in place for people 45km south-east of Onslow for a fire 2km south of the Onslow Access Road in Cane River-Mt Minnie Conservation Park. A bushfire ADVICE has also been issued for another fire 20km north of the Onslow Road intersection on the North West Coastal Highway in Cane River-Mt Minnie Conservation Park. Content:

This alert is issued on behalf of the Department of Environment and Conservation.   ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE remains in place for people 45km south-east of Onslow for a fire 2km south of the Onslow Access Road in Cane River-Mt Minnie Conservation Park.

A bushfire ADVICE has also been issued for another fire 20km north of the Onslow Road intersection on the North West Coastal Highway in Cane River-Mt Minnie Conservation Park.   There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger, people near Peedamulla, Mt Minnie and Minderoo homesteads need to be aware and keep up to date.   WHAT TO DO:

• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
• Read through your bushfire survival plan.
• If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.

ROAD CLOSURES: No roads are closed, but smoke may be visible on the Onslow Access Road and the North West Coastal Highway. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site and drive with headlights on if smoke is present. Motorists are also asked to obey road signage that has been put in place as a result of the fire.   BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: The fires have burnt around 2400 hectares and are moving slowly in a westerly direction.   WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING: The Department of Environment and Conservation will continue to monitor the fires and fire crews have been dispatched.   CAUSE: The fire was started by lightning.   AGENCY RESPONSIBLE: DEC is managing the fire.   KEEP UP TO DATE: Visit www.dec.wa.gov.au, www.fesa.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209 or listen to news bulletins.   The next update will be provided by 4pm today unless the situation changes​

 

Publication Time: 22/02/2012 11:15 AM

Category: Fire Alert Summary: ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in the following areas in the Shire of Manjimup: • The settlement of Windy Harbour • Properties in the vicinity of Northcliffe and surrounding areas • The coastal area between the Gardner River and Broke Inlet • Shannon • Broke Inlet area Content:

This alert has been issued by the Department of Environment and Conservation

ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in the following areas in the Shire of Manjimup:
• The settlement of Windy Harbour
• Properties in the vicinity of Northcliffe and surrounding areas
• The coastal area between the Gardner River and Broke Inlet
• Shannon
• Broke Inlet area   The fire has been contained.   There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date.   WHAT TO DO:
• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Read through your bushfire survival plan.
• If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.
• Stay up-to-date with broadcast alerts on the radio and internet.   ROAD CLOSURES:
A number of roads have been closed including:
• Windy Harbour Road - south of Chesapeake Road
• Chesapeake Road – between Broke Inlet and Windy Harbour Road
• Deeside Coast Road –between Nelson and Chesapeake roads
• Dean Road – west of Deeside Coast Road
• Northcliffe Log Road South – south of Preston Road
• Bannister Road – south of Boorara Road
• Boorara Access Road
• All other forest roads and tracks south of KTC, Dean and Nelson roads.   For further details on road closures contact DEC on 9776 1207.    Motorists should avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.   RECREATION SITE CLOSURES:
Recreation sites have been closed in the D’Entrecasteaux and Boorara-Gardner national parks, east of Windy Harbour and west of Broke Inlet, including:
• Bibbulmun Track and huts between Northcliffe and Walpole
• Coodamurrup and Fish Creek in D’Entrecasteaux National Park
• Beach access and the 4WD track from Windy Harbour to Gardner River
• Tragedy Track
• Laws Track
• Mt Chudalup recreation site   DEC is working to establish a diversion for the Bibbulmun Track around the fire during the next few days.   BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
The fire is contained. There are still unburnt areas within containment lines. While DEC is working to control the fire, there is still a risk of escape.  The fire has burnt through more than 31,600 hectares. The estimated final fire area is approximately 34,000 hectares.   SMOKE
Smoke from the bushfire has been drifting in a north-westerly direction. Smoke may continue to be visible along the west coast from Augusta, as far north as Perth and parts of the South West. People with conditions exacerbated by smoke should take precautions in line with their medical advice for these circumstances. Motorists are advised that if they encounter smoke to slow down, drive carefully and turn on vehicle lights.    WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
About 160 DEC personnel, supported by FESA, the Shire of Manjimup, Forest Products Commission and volunteer bushfire brigades, are working to control the fire on the western and southern boundaries and strengthen containment lines today. Fire crews are being assisted by 27 fire trucks, five machines and several aircraft (including four water bombers and a type 1 aircraft).    The Department for Child Protection and St John Ambulance are also providing support.   AGENCY RESPONSIBLE:
DEC is managing the fire.
 
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.dec.wa.gov.au, www.fesa.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209 or listen to news bulletins.   The next update will be provided by 4pm today (22 February) unless the situation changes.

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Publication Time: 22/02/2012 11:00 AM

Category: Smoke Hazard Alert Summary: FESA is warning people to be extremely careful when travelling 50 kilometres north of Carnarvon on North West Coastal Highway near Mardathuna turnoff as they may be affected by smoke. Content:

FESA is warning people to be extremely careful when travelling 50 kilometres north of Carnarvon on North West Coastal Highway near Mardathuna turnoff as they may be affected by smoke.

The smoke has been caused by several small fires that started due to lightning on Boolathana Station.

Pastoralists on Boolathana Station are monitoring the area.
Motorists travelling through the area should take extreme caution when driving through smoke and low visibility.
FESA advises that you adhere to these simple precautions if encountering smoke on the road:
• Turn headlights on to make your vehicle more visible to others
• Drive slowly
• Keep a close watch for any firefighters or emergency service vehicles on the road
• Always follow any directions given by emergency service personnel
• If you cannot see clearly, turn around and drive to a clear area. Pull over to the side of the road, keep vehicle headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.   People with respiratory conditions should contact their local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.​

 

Publication Time: 22/02/2012 11:00 AM

Category: Fire Alert Summary: A bushfire ADVICE remains for people on Meedo, Wahroonga, Edaggee and Ellavalla Stations and surrounding areas in the Shire of Carnarvon. Content:

ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE remains for people on Meedo, Wahroonga, Edaggee and Ellavalla Stations and surrounding areas in the Shire of Carnarvon. 

Fires eased overnight due to rain and milder winds however are expected to intensify today as the temperature increases.

  There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date.
 
WHAT TO DO:
• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
• Check the Fire Danger Rating for your area to help you decide what to do www.fesa.wa.gov.au/firedangerratings.
• Read through your bushfire survival plan.
• If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.
ROAD CLOSURES:
No roads are closed.
 
Motorists should avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.   BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
The bushfire is moving in a north westerly direction at approximately 300 metres per hour.
 
It is out of control and unpredictable.   Winds are expected to change to south south westerly at midday today which will alter the bushfire direction to north north easterly.
Approximately 10,000 hectares has been burnt.
 
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
Volunteer Bush Fire Service firefighters, pastoralists and FESA personnel are on the scene. They are using heavy machinery to cut fire breaks, make containment lines and back burn. 
One fixed wing and one aerial intelligence helicopter is assisting ground crews.
CAUSE: The fires were started by multiple lightning strikes around 5pm on Monday 20 February. 
AGENCY RESPONSIBLE:
Shire of Carnarvon is managing the fire.
 
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.fesa.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209 or listen to news bulletins.
 
The next update will be provided at 4pm unless the situation changes.​

 

Publication Time: 22/02/2012 10:45 AM

Category: Fire Alert Summary: ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people near the southern boundary of Cape Range National Park in the Shire of Exmouth. Content:

​This alert is issued by the Department of Environment and Conservation

ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people near the southern boundary of Cape Range National Park in the Shire of Exmouth.

The fire is burning burning toward Yardie Creek.

There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date.   WHAT TO DO:
• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
• Read through your bushfire survival plan.
• If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.   ROAD CLOSURES:
• Cape Range National Park Road is closed south of Milyering Visitor Centre.

Motorists should avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. For further details contact the Shire of Exmouth on 9949 3000 or the Department of Environment and Conservation’s Exmouth Office on 9947 8000.

RECREATION SITE CLOSURES:
Recreation site closures include:
• Lakeside day use area and campground
• Varanus Beach day se rea
• Trealla Beach day use area
• Tulki Beach day use area and campground
• Turquoise Bay day use area
• Oyster Stacks day use area
• North Mandu day use area and campground
• South Mandu day use area
• Mandu Mandu Gorge Walktrail and day use area
• Bloodwood Creek day use area
• Kurrajong Day day use area campground
• Pilgramunna day use area and campground
• Sandy Bay day use area
• Osprey Bay day use area and campground
• Bungarra day use area and Campground
• Yardie Creek day use area and campground
• 1k campground
• Boat Harbour campground   BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
The bushfire is moving steadily in a north-westerly direction.   WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
DEC is monitoring the fire and will conduct an air reconnaissance later this morning.

The incident was reported at 7.00 pm on Tuesday 21 February 2012.
 
CAUSE:
The cause of the fire is ignition by lightning strikes.

AGENCY RESPONSIBLE:
DEC is managing the fire.   KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.dec.wa.gov.au, www.fesa.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209 or listen to news bulletins.   The next update will be provided by 11am unless the situation changes.

 

Publication Time: 22/02/2012 6:15 AM

Category: Fire Alert Summary: ALERT LEVEL: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people 45km south of Onslow for a fire in Cane River-Mt Minnie Conservation Park, 2km south of the Onslow Access Road in the Shire of Ashburton. Content:

​This alert is issued by the Department of Environment and Conservation

ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people 45km south of Onslow for a fire in Cane River-Mt Minnie Conservation Park, 2km south of the Onslow Access Road in the Shire of Ashburton.   There is no threat to lives or homes. Although there is no immediate danger, people near Peedamulla, Mt Minnie and Minderoo homesteads need to be aware and keep up to date.   WHAT TO DO:
• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
• Read through your bushfire survival plan.
• If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.   ROAD CLOSURES:
No roads are closed, but smoke may be visible on the Onslow Access Road and the North West Coastal Highway. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site and drive with headlights on if smoke is present.   BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
The fire has burnt around 2300 hectares and is moving slowly in a south-easterly direction.   WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
The Department of Environment and Conservation will continue to monitor the fire and deploy fire crews this morning.
 
CAUSE:
The fire was started by lightning.   AGENCY RESPONSIBLE:
DEC is managing the fire. KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.dec.wa.gov.au, www.fesa.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209 or listen to news bulletins.   The next update will be provided by 11am unless the situation changes.

 

Publication Time: 22/02/2012 6:00 AM