The following alert has been issued by
the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
There is no change to the previous alert.
Time of issue:
02:16 PM
Date of issue:
02 Apr 2025
Bushfire Watch and Act - BE AWARE OF EMBER ATTACK - HILL RIVER and JURIEN BAY
A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people near Munbinea Road near the Cantabilling Road intersection in HILL RIVER and JURIEN BAY in SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN.
WHAT TO DO
Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home and could spark a fire.
If your plan is to leave, leave now.
Take your emergency kit with you. It should include an AM/FM radio that runs off batteries, a first aid kit, a woollen blanket, phones, protective clothing medication and irreplaceable valuables.
Decide where you will go and how you will get there. This could be with family or friends away from the fire.
Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.
Turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible to prevent embers entering your home.
Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your home.
If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply. Make final preparations now and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires.
IMPACTS
Smoke is impacting the town of Jurien Bay.
Bushfire Advice - STAY INFORMED - JURIEN BAY
A Bushfire Advice is in place for people east of Memorial Drive in JURIEN BAY in the SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN
WHAT TO DO
Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
Read through your bushfire plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. You can make a plan by visiting My Bushfire Plan.
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.
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.
If drivingTurn 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.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS
Munbinea Road is closed southern side of the intersection with Cairn Road and southern side of the intersection with Jurien Bay Road East.
Cantabilling Road is closed at intersection west of Black Arrow Road.
Canover Road is closed at intersection east of Wren Way.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING
Firefighters from the Shire of Dandaragan are also in attendance.
DRONES AND AERIAL SUPPORT
Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts.
EXTRA INFORMATION
KEEP UP TO DATE
During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.
Updates will be issued every two hours unless the situation changes.
END
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