*** PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD ***
Due to Seasonal Conditions, The City of Wanneroo is hereby giving notice that under Section 17 of The Bush Fires Act 1954 the Prohibited Fire Season Will Start on Monday 18th November 2019.
Any Permits to burn will be Invalid after this date.
This also Includes from 2300, 13th November All Permits to burn and 1sqm pile burns are suspended
For more information please see - www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/fireinformation
Any Signs of Smoke or Fire should be reported to 000 immediately.
Quinns Rocks Bush Fire Brigade
From 2300 hours 13/11/19 All permits to burn are no longer valid. This includes 1sqmtr garden waste after 6pm.
Report any sign of smoke or fire to 000
Bushfire All Clear for southern part of GNANGARA in CITY OF WANNEROO (FCAD: 458032)
Category: Bushfire
Alert Summary: Bushfire ALL CLEAR for southern part of GNANGARA in CITY OF WANNEROO
Content:
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
Time of issue: 10:01 AM
Date of issue: 10 November 2019
Bushfire ALL CLEAR for southern part of GNANGARA in CITY OF WANNEROO
ALERT LEVEL:
An ALL CLEAR advice has been issued for people in an area bounded by Lake Gnangara, Steel Road, Joyce Road, Sydney Road, Stoney Road, Badgerup Road and Gnangara Road in the southern part of GNANGARA in CITY OF WANNEROO.
Firefighters will monitor the area for the rest of the day.
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.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
Some roads may be closed.
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 calling 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au OR CITY OF WANNEROO.
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND LOSS:
One caravan has been damaged
Two vehicles have been lost
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
Firefighters are mopping up and monitoring.
EXTRA INFORMATION:
The fire was reported at 11:40 AM on 9 November 2019.
Currently there has been 15 hectares burnt.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
DFES is managing the fire.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter: twitter.com/dfes_wa, Facebook: Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or listen to news bulletins.
No further updates will be issued.
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Great work to all involved
Bushfire Advice for southern part of GNANGARA in CITY OF WANNEROO (FCAD: 458032)
Category: Bushfire
Alert Summary: Bushfire ADVICE for southern part of GNANGARA in CITY OF WANNEROO
Content:
The following alert has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES)
Please note although this Alert has been downgraded to an Advice, road closures are still in place. People must obey the instructions of Emergency Services personnel.
Time of issue: 03:38 PM
Date of issue: 09 November 2019
Bushfire ADVICE for southern part of GNANGARA in CITY OF WANNEROO
ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in an area bounded by Lake Gnangara, Steel Road, Joyce Road, Sydney Road, Stoney Road, Badgerup Road and Gnangara Road in the southern part of GNANGARA in CITY OF WANNEROO.
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.
There is a lot of smoke in the area.
Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.
The fire started on SYDNEY RD in GNANGARA.
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.
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.
If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.
If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
It is contained and under control.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site.
A number of roads have been closed including:
Sydney Road between Joyce Road and Stoney Road
The following roads have reopened:
Stoney Road
Gnangara Road
Joyce Road
Pine Crest Way
Colonial Circle
Lakelands Drive
An assessment is underway to ensure safety of the area before roads reopen.
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 calling 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au OR CITY OF WANNEROO.
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND LOSS:
One caravan has been damaged
Two vehicles have been lost
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
Firefighters are mopping up and monitoring.
EXTRA INFORMATION:
The fire was reported at 11:40 AM on 9 November 2019.
Currently there has been 15 hectares burnt.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
DFES is managing the fire.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter: twitter.com/dfes_wa, Facebook: Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or listen to news bulletins.
The next update to be provided by 11am tomorrow unless the situation changes.
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A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Saturday, 9 November 2019 for the City of Wanneroo and various other Local Government areas (refer to www.emergency.wa.gov.au/#totalfirebans-tomorrow).
For more information, visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/index.html
We get permits lol
Mary Knaggs
Chris Wardell
Brendan Cridland Gary Cridland Eddy Cridland
*** HARVEST BAN ***
City of Wanneroo Harvest Hot Works Ban Imposed for 9 November 2019
Crews spent their Sunday afternoon and evening helping our fellow fire crews from Swan, Chittering and Gingin at a large bushfire in Muchea. Hats off to all that attended and hope you got to enjoy the rest of your long weekend!
Muchea Brigade
West Swan Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
Bullsbrook Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service
Wanneroo Central Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
Bindoon Bush Fire Brigade
East and West Swan
Upper and Lower Chittering
Guilderton
Gingin
Great effort by you all. Rain down here so we’ve been lucky
Paul Walther
Smoke Alert Advice for Muckenburra, Bookine, Coonabidgee, Caraban, Woodbridge and the eastern part of Gingin Brook in Metro North Coastal, Metro North East
Category: Other
Alert Summary: Smoke Alert for Muckenburra, Bookine, Coonabidgee, Caraban, Woodbridge and the eastern part of Gingin Brook in the Shire of Gingin
Content:
The following information has been issued by the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Time of issue: 02:20 PM
Date of issue: 27 September 2019
Smoke Alert for Muckenburra, Bookine, Coonabidgee, Caraban, Woodbridge and the eastern part of Gingin Brook in the Shire of Gingin
The Parks and Wildlife Service has issued a Smoke Alert for Muckenburra, Bookine, Coonabidgee,Caraban, Woodbridge and the eastern part of Gingin Brook in the Shire of Gingin.
Smoke may be visible over Indian Ocean Drive in the vicinity of Wilbinga Grove.
The smoke is the result of a prescribed burn being carried out by Parks and Wildlife Service and is expected to clear by tomorrow morning.
WHAT TO DO:
If the smoke is particularly thick, it is recommended people shut doors and windows and turn off air-conditioners.
Smoke may reduce visibility on some roads and motorists should take care, turn on headlights and travel at appropriate speeds when travelling in these areas.
People with asthma and pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular illnesses should follow their pre-prepared treatment plan.
People with conditions exacerbated by smoke should take precautions in line with their medical advice for these circumstances.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow us on Twitter or Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio or listen to news updates.
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Smoke Alert Advice for Muckenburra, Bookine, Coonabidgee and the eastern part of Gingin Brook in Metro North Coastal, Metro North East
Category: Other
Alert Summary: Smoke Alert for Muckenburra, Bookine, Coonabidgee and the eastern part of Gingin Brook in the Shire of Gingin
Content:
The following information has been issued by the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Time of issue: 01:17 PM
Date of issue: 26 September 2019
Smoke Alert for Muckenburra, Bookine, Coonabidgee and the eastern part of Gingin Brook in the Shire of Gingin
The Parks and Wildlife Service has issued a Smoke Alert for Muckenburra, Bookine, Coonabidgee and the eastern part of Gingin Brook in the Shire of Gingin.
The smoke is the result of a prescribed burn being carried out by Parks and Wildlife Service and is expected to clear by tomorrow morning.
WHAT TO DO:
If the smoke is particularly thick, it is recommended people shut doors and windows and turn off air-conditioners.
Smoke may reduce visibility on some roads and motorists should take care, turn on headlights and travel at appropriate speeds when travelling in these areas.
People with asthma and pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular illnesses should follow their pre-prepared treatment plan.
People with conditions exacerbated by smoke should take precautions in line with their medical advice for these circumstances.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow us on Twitter or Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio or listen to news updates.
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