Source: Emergency WA
Bushfire Watch and Act - on or near Lake Argyle Road, including
the Argyle Homestead Museum to Lake Argyle Dam Wall in LAKE ARGYLE
in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and
Emergency Services (DFES)
Time of issue: 12:40 PM
Date of issue: 25 September 2023
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for part of LAKE ARGYLE in the SHIRE OF
WYNDHAM-EAST KIMBERLEY
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people on or near Lake
Argyle Road, including the Argyle Homestead Museum to Lake Argyle
Dam Wall in LAKE ARGYLE in the SHIRE OF WYNDHAM-EAST
KIMBERLEY.
The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as the fire has
run.
There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is
approaching in the area and conditions are changing.
Fire in impacting Lake Argyle Road.
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.
DFES Bushfires
25/Sep/2023 04:48 AM