Source: Emergency WA

Bushfire Watch and Act - in the MOWANJUM COMMUNITY in central parts DERBY in the SHIRE OF DERBY-WEST KIMBERLEY
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)

Please note this alert has been upgraded to WATCH AND ACT for MOWANJUM COMMUNITY. Please note changes under What Firefighters are Doing.

Time of issue: 12:55 PM
Date of issue: 09 September 2023

Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for MOWANJUM COMMUNITY in central parts DERBY in the SHIRE OF DERBY-WEST KIMBERLEY
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is in place for people in the MOWANJUM COMMUNITY in central parts DERBY in the SHIRE OF DERBY-WEST KIMBERLEY.

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 LENNARD RD and DERBY-GIBB RIVER RD in DERBY.
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