Major Fires 2007/08 (Bush/Scrub)

Craig · Post by **Craig** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:22 am

Kwinana Beach/Hope Valley Bush Fire - Issued: Wednesday, 23 January 2008 12:14 PM

FESA advises residents at home in the locality of Kwinana Beach/Hope Valley that a bush fire is burning near Anketell Road and Rockingham Road.

Fire crews are on the scene.

Due to the threat of ember attack residents in the area should:
â€¢ Close all doors and windows;
â€¢ Turn evaporative air-conditioners but keep the water running through the system if possible;
â€¢ Remain vigilant and prepare to implement their bush fire action plan.

Due to smoke and firefighters on site, drivers are advised to reduce speed and proceed with caution. If possible avoid the area.

Further information will be released as it become available.

WPXZBP · Post by **WPXZBP** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:23 am

767, 669 and 668 are on their way. Operating channel 23.

Command channel is 36.

Kwinana South are sending LTs 1 & 2 and 4.4.
Mandogalup sending LT and 3.4.
DM Beeliar on his way too.

Helitacs have been released after one drop.

WPXZBP · Post by **WPXZBP** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:30 pm

Mandurah CFRS & VFRS, Secret Harbour and Falcon VFRS are at Lewis Road and Kangaroo Paw Park in Greenfields on two scrub fires. Lewis Road is a 2nd alarm fire, Kangaroo Paw Park is yet to be classified - Mandurah VFRS investigating.

Post by **gkoutlis** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:35 pm

Thanks for the updates WPXZBP. I beleive Motorplex - is on tonight in Kwinana - hope the fire isn't going to have the event cancelled...

WPXZBP · Post by **WPXZBP** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:55 pm

Ankatell Control have requested refreshments for about 20 people and are in mop-up phase.

Mandurah incident has 2 x 2.4 and 2 x LT appliances working on an 800m fire front not yet under control.

Plucka · Post by **Plucka** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 12:59 pm

what's the address of the Mandurah incident ?

WPXZBP · Post by **WPXZBP** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:06 pm

Kangaroo Paw Park is now extinguished. Mandurah VFRS LT on way now to the Lewis Road scrub fire.

EDIT - they are heading to behind the Dawesville Caravan Park for a new scrub fire.

WPXZBP · Post by **WPXZBP** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:30 pm

Falcon LT is also en-route to the Dawesville fire.

Another fire has been reported this time on Mandurah Terrace x Tindale, Silver Sands - Mandurah VFRS 2.4U is en route.

EDIT - Silver Sands fire extinguished, Dawesville fire contained within fire breaks.

Further edit - West Murray 2.4 en route to assist. SES also requested for chainsaw work.

Yet another fire, this time in Poinsietta Green, Halls Head (Falcon's area). Falcon HSR turning out.

WPXZBP · Post by **WPXZBP** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:51 pm

Just back from the shops and I turned the FESA stream on again to hear that a f/f has been injured by a falling tree in Mandurah. SJA has been called.

padfoot · Post by **padfoot** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:03 pm

WPXZBP wrote:Just back from the shops and I turned the FESA stream on again to hear that a f/f has been injured by a falling tree in Mandurah. SJA has been called.

Hope he/she is not seriously injured

WPXZBP · Post by **WPXZBP** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:06 pm

Ditto

The fire behind the Dawesville Caravan Park has re-ignited. A new scrub fire at a waste transfer station - Falcon HSR turning out.

A busy day for the Mandurah/Falcon/Secret Harbour crews.

chrissss · Post by **chrissss** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:18 pm

far out falcon at another with west murray busy day for them guys,maybe that arsonist from hv last night has gone down there.

chrissss · Post by **chrissss** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:45 pm

a zone 2 fire in serpintine now.

armadale 1st and serpy and jarrahdale there.

Millsy · Post by **Millsy** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 3:48 pm

We found out 1 of our zone 2 response area's the other day.

Wasn't until we were turning out til we knew it was a zone 2 though

Post by **meg** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:03 pm

Midland just went zoom up the hill past my bus!