18/Aug/2023 01:01 AM
Source: Emergency WA
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
Please note this warning has been upgraded to Watch and Act
Time of issue: 08:49 AM
Date of issue: 18 August 2023
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for western part of MARBLE BAR in the SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area bounded by the De Grey River, Garden Road and Marble Bar Pool Road in western parts of MARBLE BAR in the SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA.
The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as the fire is moving closer to homes near Garden Road.
There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.
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
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
Please note this warning has been upgraded to Watch and Act
Time of issue: 08:49 AM
Date of issue: 18 August 2023
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for western part of MARBLE BAR in the SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in an area bounded by the De Grey River, Garden Road and Marble Bar Pool Road in western parts of MARBLE BAR in the SHIRE OF EAST PILBARA.
The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as the fire is moving closer to homes near Garden Road.
There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.
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
