FESA Alerts update for Serpentine
Bushfire ADVICE for Serpentine10:02 2/01/2010, Alerts: Alerts
Category: Fire
Alert Summary: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for a fire that has started near South Western Highway and Kingsbury Drive in Serpentine.
Content:
ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for a fire that has started near South Western Highway and Kingsbury Drive in Serpentine.
WHAT TO DO:
People living in the area need to be alert and watch for signs of fire.
You should:
· Close all doors and windows
· Turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible
People living in the area need to be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site and take their advice.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
Fire crews are on the scene. Helitacs have been mobilised to assist ground crews.
The incident was reported at 9.12am today.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. They should also be aware of emergency services personnel working on site and take their advice.
Further information will be released as it become available.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Call 1300 657 209, visit
www.fesa.wa.gov.au or listen to news bulletins.
Publication Time: 2/01/2010 10:00 AM
Expiration Time: 2/01/2010 11:00 PM
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