A bushfire emergency warning has been issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services with an out of control bushfire threatening lives and homes in the Scott River East area, north east of the Augusta township.
The warning stands for peoplewithin the vicinity of Governor Broome Road, between Dennis and Avery Roads, 2km south of Pagett Nature Reserve in Scott River East in the Shire of Nannup.
The alert level has been upgraded as fire is approaching Governor Broome Road.
One home is under threat and fire crews are actively defending the property.
A number of roads have been closed including Governor Broome Road between Dennis and Avery roads.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke.
It is understood the fire began in the nature reserve as a prescribed burn before it escaped and became uncontrolled.
More than 20 Parks and Wildlife Service, Bush Fire Service, local government and private industry firefighters are attending.
Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.
A Watch and Act advice is in place for people within the vicinity of 2km south of Pagett Nature Reserve, bounded by Dennis Rd, Governor Broome Road and Avery Road, in the locality of Scott River East.
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.
- If your plan is to stay and actively defend, do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. If you have access to a water tank and plan to defend your home, start patrolling with your hose and put out spot fires.
- If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home and actively defend it.
- If you are not at home, it is too dangerous now to return.
- Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
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