A bushfire continues to burn west towards Lakeside.
You can read DFES’ advice here:
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES).
Time of issue: 4.00pm
Date of issue: 12 August 2014
Bushfire ADVICE for the Lakeside suburb of Kununurra in the Shire of Wyndham – East Kimberley
ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE remains for people in the Lakeside suburb of Kununurra in the Shire of Wyndham – East Kimberley.
• There is no threat to lives or homes but 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.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
• The bushfire is moving fast in a westerly direction towards the suburb Lakeside.
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.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
Firefighters from the Kununurra Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Ivanhoe, CrossingFalls and Packsaddle Bush Fire Brigadesand the Department of Parks and Wildlife are actively fighting the fire.
EXTRA INFORMATION:
• The cause of the fire is unknown
• DFES is managing the fire.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa or listen to news bulletins.
