Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - DALYUP

Published on Thursday, 13 February 2025 at 3:30:00 PM

Update: 13 Feb 2025 03:30 PM
A Bushfire Advice continues to be in place for people bounded by Telegraph Road, Murray Road, Eleven Mile Beach Road and the coastline in DALYUP.
  • Access tracks to beaches and coastal areas impacted by the Dalyup fire remain closed.
  • Locals, visitors, four-wheel drivers, beach goers, etc, are reminded to stay away from 11 Mile Beach all the way to Plumpudding and Butty Head Beaches over the weekend, due to the risks raised by forecast strong winds over the weekend.
These conditions may lead to internal fire runs from the existing fire event. The safety of the public will be jeopardised if closure signage is ignored.
We ask our community to show their appreciation for our amazing volunteer firefighters by respecting their professional decisions to close tracks.
Keep up to date via: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

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Update: 11 Feb 2025 04:21 PM

A Bushfire Advice remains in place for people bounded by Telegraph Road, Murray Road, Eleven Mile Beach Road and the coastline in DALYUP.

  • There is no threat to lives or homes.

  • There is a lot of smoke in the area that will extend towards the Esperance townsite.

A number of tracks remain closed including parts of Eleven Mile Beach Road that access Eleven Mile Beach and Butty beach.

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 TO DO

  • Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.

  • Beachgoers and people camping in 11 Mile, 14 Mile, 13 Mile, Butty Head and Plumpudding beaches should leave the area as backburning activities are being conducted.

  • 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.

For more information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au

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Update: 10 Feb 2025 12:21 PM

Smoke may impact the Esperance townsite. Beachgoers and people camping in 11 Mile, 14 Mile, 13 Mile, Butty Head and Plumpudding beaches should leave the area as backburning activities are being conducted. There will be a lot of smoke in the area.

WHAT TO DO

  • Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.

  • Beachgoers and people camping in 11 Mile, 14 Mile, 13 Mile, Butty Head and Plumpudding beaches should leave the area as backburning activities are being conducted.

  • 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.

For more information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au

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UPDATE: 10 Feb 2025 11:09

Smoke may impact the Esperance townsite. Firefighters are actively fighting the fire, mopping up and patrolling. Please note changes to road closures.

  • The alert level for this fire has been reissued as fire has jumped containment lines.

  • There is no threat to lives or homes.

  • There is a lot of smoke in the area.

WHAT TO DO

  • Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.

  • Beachgoers and people camping in the area should stay alert to their 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 driving

  • 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.

A number of roads have been closed including parts of Eleven Mile Beach Road that access Eleven Mile Beach and Butty beach.

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.

For more information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au

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UPDATE: 11:03 PM 09 Feb 2025
Smoke may impact the Esperance townsite overnight and into tomorrow. The fire continues to burn in inaccessible terrain and firefighters are monitoring the situation.
For more information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au

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Update: 09/02/2025

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people bounded by Telegraph Road, Murray Road, Eleven Mile Beach Road and the coastline in DALYUP.

The alert level for this fire has been reissued as fire has jumped containment lines.

  • There is no threat to lives or homes.

  • There is a lot of smoke in the area.

More information can be found here www.emergency.wa.gov.au

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UPDATE 7:55am 01.02.25

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people south of South Coast Highway and east of the Dalyup River, bordered by Chartwell Lane, Murray Road, Lake Montijinup Nature Reserve and Jacobs Road in DALYUP.

  • The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as firefighters are gaining control of bushfire.

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people between the Dalyup River and McCall Road in DALYUP in the SHIRE OF ESPERANCE.

  • The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as threat has eased.

Closed Roads:

  • Telegraph Road

  • Bates Road North

  • Chartwell Lane

Update: 8:47pm

A Bushfire Advice (Stay Informed) is in place for people between the Dalyup River and McCall Road.

A Bushfire Watch & Act (Avoid the Area) is in place for people south of Telegraph Road and east of the Dalyup River, Chartwell Lane, Telegraph Road and Murray Road.

A Bushfire Watch and Act (Monitor Conditions) is in place for people bounded by South Coast Highway, Jacobs Road, Lake Mortijinup Nature Reserve and Chartwell Lane.

Roads Closed:

  • Telegraph Road

  • Bates Road North

  • Chartwell Lane

The fire is: not contained or controlled

Firefighters: Actively fighting the fire. Avoid the area and let the firefighters do their work.

Update: 4.49pm

Evacuation Centre has opened at the Esperance Civic Centre.

Update: 4.30pm

A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people bounded by South Coast Highway, Jacobs Road, Lake Mortijinup Nature Reserve and Chartwell Lane in DALYUP in the SHIRE OF ESPERANCE

  • There is a possible threat to lives or homes.

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A Bushfire Emergency Warning is in place for people between Dalyup River, Chartwell Lane, Telegraph Road and Murray Road in DALYUP

  • You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.

  • Property is under threat by fire now.

WHAT TO DO

  • If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place. This may be with family or friends away from the area.

  • If it is safe to do so, for those on Murray Road, head east along Telegraph Road or South Coast Highway.

  • Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute could put your life in danger.

  • Take your emergency kit with you.

  • If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself with a woollen blanket, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.

  • Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.

  • If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home.

  • You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you before the flames reach you.

  • Go to a room in your home where you can shelter from the approaching fire.

  • The room should have running water, such as a kitchen or laundry, and have a clear exit so you can easily escape.

  • If you are not at home, it is too dangerous to return.

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A Bushfire Watch and Act is in place for people between the Dalyup River and McCall Road in DALYUP.

  • There is a possible threat to lives or homes.

WHAT TO DO

  • 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.

Roads closed from the South Coast Highway:

Chartwell Rd

Telegraph Rd

More information can be found here www.emergency.wa.gov.au

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