Bushfire Advice

Published on Friday, 31 January 2025 at 3:34:44 PM

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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