An emergency warning is in place for Bibra Lake residents between Progress Drive, North Lake Road and Bibra Drive as firefighters battle an out-of-control bushfire.
The fire was first reported about 12.44pm on Tuesday and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services warned there was a threat to lives and homes.
Firefighters are on the scene and motorists have been asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke.
North Lake Road has been closed between Discovery Drive and Phoenix Road and Bibra Drive is closed to Phoenix Road.
The fire is near the Adventure World theme park, and the park has moved people away from its south side due to smoke.
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.
- Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
- If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home.
- Go to a room in your home away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape.
- Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry.
- If you are not at home, it’s too dangerous to return.
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.
