BUSHFIRE ADVICE in BEECHINA

🔥 A bushfire ADVICE is current for people near Deconing Road to the north-east, Ilbery Street to the south-east and Lockwood Road to the west in parts of BEECHINA in the SHIRE OF MUNDARING.🔥

Update time: 01:13 PM, 28 December 2022.

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 started near LOCKWOOD RD in BEECHINA.

❗ 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. You can make a plan by visiting My Bushfire Plan.

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.

😷 COVID-19 😷

If you are told to leave in an emergency, don't stay at home even if you have COVID-19 or COVID-like symptoms. You may stay at a friend or relative's house, an evacuation centre or other suitable accommodation. If you have COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19, take these steps to prevent spreading the illness if you can:

- wear a mask around other people

- wash your hands regularly

- stay and sleep in a separate room

- maintain physical distancing.

🔥 BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: 🔥

The bushfire is stationary.

It is not contained or controlled.

🚨 WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING 🚨

Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire.

🚧 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 visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.

ℹ No further updates will be published to Facebook for this incident. For the latest information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au