Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Emergency Warning - in an area bounded by McLeod Road, Point Hillier Vista and Limbourne Road in parts of SHADFORTH in the SHIRE OF DENMARK

The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

Houses on Point Hillier Vista and Shadforth Road are under threat from fire. Residents in the Emergency Warning area, leave in a westerly direction on South Coast Highway towards Denmark.

Time of issue: 10:39 AM
Date of issue: 04 February 2022

Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for parts of SHADFORTH in the SHIRE OF DENMARK

A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people in an area bounded by McLeod Road, Point Hillier Vista and Limbourne Road in parts of SHADFORTH in the SHIRE OF DENMARK.

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

The fire started near the intersection of BAYVIEW RISE and MCLEOD ROAD in SHADFORTH.

WHAT TO DO

If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place.

Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly.

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.

Go to a room in your home away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape.

Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry.

If you are not at home, it's too dangerous to return.

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