Significant bush/scrub fires 2009/2010

[gkoutlis]

From FESA Alerts:

Bushfire ADVICE for Range Road and Weir Road Millendon16:08 3/01/2010, Alerts: Alerts
Category: Fire
Alert Summary: A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in the eastern part of Millendon for a fire that has started between Range Road and Weir Road.
Content:
ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in the eastern part of Millendon for a fire that has started between Range Road and Weir Road.
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 with more crews on their way.
Two helitacs have been mobilised to assist ground crews.
The incident was reported at 3.26pm 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.
END

Publication Time: 3/01/2010 3:50 PM
Expiration Time: 3/01/2010 7:00 PM

[brocks]

very hilly goat country bad place for fire hopefully sea breeze is not strong so as to push it further into the hills

[gkoutlis]

17:01 - Helitac 681 departing Perth Airport for Fire at Millendon.

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[Jem]

Should be footage on 7 News as the 7 Helicopter just passed over my house returning to the studio.

[gkoutlis]

Should be footage on 7 News as the 7 Helicopter just passed over my house returning to the studio.

Sure will be - footage on Channel 10 a short time ago - with Helitacs dropping water near a home with flames dangerously close..

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[treeny]

looking out my bedroom window now, massive plume.....scratch that, its enormous

[vk6hgr]

looking out my bedroom window now, massive plume.....scratch that, its enormous

Visible in Wanneroo. Huge.

[scoreed]

looking out my bedroom window now, massive plume.....scratch that, its enormous

Visible in Wanneroo. Huge.

Its visible from Hillarys, Its Massive

[Tyranus]

Darlington were paged. As well as whoever is A87 and A84 (?Parkerville/Stoneville? and Glen Forrest??) Unfortunately I'm not getting good comms atm.

[Jem]

I am picking up some traffic on 76.125 (Ch 96 or 23?) from Air intel and sporadic from Ground Control.
Using UBC76XLT Handheld and standard aerial.
Fire is dangerously out of control due to terrain etc.
Lots of flare up spots (Using FLIR)
Fire is moving slowly but still not under control.

House on Bolognaise (Spelling) is apparently on fire (from Air Intel)

[treeny]

Latest Weather from Pearce. Wind heading S, 28 Km/h and gusting to 43Km/h, Humidity at 15%, Air Pressure 1007.6 and falling, Temperature 37.5*C

[Tyranus]

House on Bolognaise (Spelling) is apparently on fire (from Air Intel)

Street is under threat.
An appliance has made it to the back of the house where the flames are. Fire is in the roof space.

1805 Air Intel with a second house on fire in the same street 2 story house

Numerous spot overs North of Bolognaise? and growing.

[scoreed]

House on Bolognaise (Spelling) is apparently on fire (from Air Intel)

Street is under threat.
An appliance has made it to the back of the house where the flames are. Fire is in the roof space.

1805 Air Intel with a second house on fire in the same street 2 story house

Numerous spot overs North of Bolognaise? and growing.

Could that be Boulonnais Drive? http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source= ... 5&t=h&z=16

[xli]

https://internet.fesa.wa.gov.au/alerts/ ... ItemId=252 (5.30pm)

Approximately 45 career and volunteer Fire and Rescue Service firefighters, Bush Fire Service and DEC firefighters are on the scene assisting the City of Swan who are managing the fire. Personnel from WA Police are working with the City of Swan.

The Type 1 helicopter, four helitacs and two fixed wing water bombers are being used to protect crews and homes.

Judging by the areas the warnings been issued, the fires currently heading north east towards Brigadoon.. but you's probably figured that out with the last few posts.

Control requested a couple of flood lights a little bit ago, so it looks like they're gonna have a long night ahead of them. From memory the Salvos are in attendance. They're now known as Range Road Control too.

[Tyranus]

Yes Boulonnais Drive - fits the pronounciation too.