Twilight Beach Road Bushfire Updates

Published on Sunday, 19 May 2024 at 6:00:00 PM

An ALL CLEAR advice is in place for people in an area between Tuart Forest Grove and the coastline, including Twilight Beach Road, in parts of PINK LAKE, DALYUP and WEST BEACH in the SHIRE OF ESPERANCE.

  • The bushfire that was burning in Pink Lake has been extinguished.
  • The danger has passed but you need to remain vigilant in case the situation changes.

WHAT TO DO

  • Drive slowly and with caution due to smoke and emergency services personnel working in the area.

UPDATE:  03:37 PM

A bushfire ADVICE is in place for people in an area between Tuart Forest Grove and the coastline, including Twilight Beach Road, in parts of PINK LAKE, DALYUP and WEST BEACH in the SHIRE OF ESPERANCE.

  • The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as the fire is now contained and under control.
  • There is no threat to lives or homes.
  • 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 the intersection of BAROOK RD and TUART FOREST GR in PINK LAKE.

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.

A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people travelling along Twilight Beach Road, between Old Wind Farm Road and Chapman's Point Road, in eastern parts of PINK LAKE in the SHIRE OF ESPERANCE.

  • There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.
  • The fire started near the intersection of BAROOK ROAD and TUART FOREST GROVE in PINK LAKE.

WHAT TO DO

  • If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear.
  • If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now.
  • If you plan to stay and actively defend, do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. You need to have access to an independent water supply, and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires.
  • Keep doors and windows closed and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
  • 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 emergency services personnel working on site.
A number of roads have been closed including:

  • Twilight Beach Road is closed between Old Wind Farm Road and Chapman's Point Road.

 

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.

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

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