The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has released a bushfire advice for parts of Erskine within the City of Mandurah.
ALERT LEVEL:
An all clear advice is in place for people in an area bounded by Sticks Boulevardto the north, Boundary Island to the east, Oakleigh Drive to the south and Old Coast Road to the west in coastal parts of Erskine in the City of Mandurah.
- The bushfire that was burning in Erskine has been contained and is under control.
- 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:
Roads have not been 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 travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the CITY OF MANDURAH.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
- Firefighters are on the scene, patrolling the area and mopping up.
EXTRA INFORMATION:
- The fire was reported at 01:10 PM on 30 December 2020.
- The cause of the fire is unknown.
- People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Police Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter: twitter.com/dfes_wa, Facebook: facebook.com/dfeswa, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.
During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.
