Bushfire WATCH AND ACT -Wattleup and Hammond Park - Cockburn
 

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for southern parts of Wattleup and Hammond Park in the City of Cockburn
Wednesday 4 February 2015 - 12:55 PM

ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people in the southern parts of Wattleup and Hammond Park in the City of Cockburn

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching the area and conditions are changing.
You need to leave or get ready to actively defend.
There are two fires near the intersection of Mandogolup Road and Wattleup Road. They are burning towards the freeway

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:

The bushfire is moving in a easterly direction.
It is out of control and unpredictable.
Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home.

WHAT TO DO:

If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear.
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.
If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now.
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 are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous.

ROAD CLOSURES:
Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:

Firefighters are at the scene.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

The fire was reported at 12.14pm today
The cause of the fire is unknown.
People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Police Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
DFES is managing the fire.

KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit DFES Alerts and Warnings, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa, listen to ABC local radio, 6PR or news bulletins.
Updates will be provided every two hours unless the situation changes.​
Please note: The map below only provides a general indication of the location of the warning area.

Re: Bushfire WATCH AND ACT -Wattleup and Hammond Park - Cockburn
 

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for southern parts of Wattleup and Hammond Park in the City of Cockburn
Friday 6 February 2015 - 4:21 PM

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for southern parts of Wattleup and Hammond Park in the City of Cockburn.


ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT remains in place for people in an area bounded by Wattleup Road, Frankland Avenue, Pearse Avenue and Russell Road in the southern parts of Wattleup and Hammond Park in the City of Cockburn.
• The alert level for this fire has been upgraded due to a flare up in peat swamp and inaccessible terrain.
• There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching the area and conditions are changing.
• You need to leave or get ready to actively defend.
• The fire is burning towards Hammond Park.


BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
• The bushfire is moving fast in a north-easterly direction.
• It is out of control and unpredictable.
• Conditions have eased but there is potential for the fire to intensify if conditions change.


WHAT TO DO:
• If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear.
• 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.
• If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now.
• 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 are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous.


SAFER PLACE:
• Your safest option may be to visit family or friends who live away from the area.


ROAD CLOSURES:
No roads are closed but there is alot of smoke in the area so please drive with caution.
Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.


WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
• Firefighters are actively fighting the fire.
• Aerial support has been released.

EXTRA INFORMATION:
• The fire was reported at 12.14pm on Wednesday 4 February.
• The cause of the fire is unknown.
• DFES is managing the fire.


KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit DFES Alerts and Warnings, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa, listen to ABC local radio, 6PR or news bulletins.


Updates will be provided every two hours unless the situation changes.​