Significant bush/scrub fires 2009/2010

[Newmanator]

simple report from Brigadoon strike team member: 9pm - 9am

I didn't see any houses lost but I did hear that one has had been destroyed (unconfirmed) and that another was severely under threat with gas/fuel explosions in the vicinity.
I saw One shed was lost in Abraham Close. Although the houses in that street were extremely lucky that we got there in time. from what I saw the homes only suffered minor smoke damage on the eves and gutters. - although I did not get to every home in that street.

As at 7am, fire is being contained via mineral earth breaks on private properties through Boullannais road. We were lucky that the wind changed direction at sunrise and this allowed the crews to damp down the accessible areas.

heli 661 is on scene.
Appliances from the strike team are being released as required.

[gkoutlis]

UPDATE: 10:58 - Fire in Millendon is now under control and contained.

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[brocks]

12.15pm been a report of a structure fire boulonnais drive brigadoon units on way to investigate,midland and bassendean on way,also a report of a flare up at 996 campersic rd 12.32pm good news only minor flare up near back fence of property owner had it under control 12.57pm another flare up reported at connemarra drive

[gkoutlis]

12.15pm been a report of a structure fire boulonnais drive brigadoon units on way to investigate

Also reports of a flare up as well.

Structure Fire has been confirmed - I beleive it was Midland crew and another.

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[auntys_eyes]

Word from FESA today - that NO houses have been lost - only Patios, Verandahs and Fencing - I don't know where you're getting your info from - even the FESA Alerts are saying No HOUSES lost.

FESA don't always publish the current and/or correct information. The radio chatter on the simplex channels on several occaisions yesterday evening/night mentioned houses on fire or lost.

[pacestick]

4th Alarm
Control point Lord St
I believe this is in cavershame.

[K274Z]

4th alarm in Caversham

FESA ALERT:

Bushfire ADVICE for Caversham
Monday 4 January 2010 – 4:55 PM
ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in the northern part of Caversham for a fire that has started between Patricia Road and Lord Street.

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 on their way.
Two helitacs have been mobilised to assist ground crews.
The incident was reported at 4.13pm 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 http://www.fesa.wa.gov.au or listen to news bulletins.

[xli]

[quote="pacestick"]4th Alarm
Control point Lord St
I believe this is in cavershame.[/quote]

Aye Caversham Cntrol is Lord St x Benera Rd. Atleast 3 helitacs 668 669 670 I believe. Midland, Osborne Park, Joondalup Wanneroo, Quinns Rock, Claremont, Daglish 1st, Guildford, Bassendean, Welshpool, Belmont, Whiteman Park are there or have units there (some just a LT, bit of a drive though).. I'd assume a bunch of BFBs are there too, but haven't heard them lately. Western Power have (or had) utilities under threat on Marshall Rd.

Reid Hwy has been closed, I'm guessing from Altone Rd ish to Great Northern ish. They're shutting the upper end of Lord St I believe. Apparently a number of houses north of Reid Hwy are in imminent fire danger.

Poor firies don't get a break. Sounds like just about every fire station in WA is attending fires. Theres another seemingly nasty fire down in Kwianna.

Edit: updating stations

[K274Z]

yeah 668 and 669 were stationed in darlington or boya and were deployed around half an hour ago, saw them go overhead

[TrainFreak]

Saw 670 & 671 depart perth airport at 4:43pm then 611 a couple minutes laters

[Jem]

Just been and had a look, 4 Helitacs _ 681 on the way, Both red Air Intel and Air Attack choppers around Reid Hwy blocked Altone road to West Swan Road,
Two fires, one south of Reid hwy and east of Altone road, other north of Reid hwy between redi and Marshall roads.
Police everywhere, firies everywhere, onlookers everywhere.
Houses at Altone Road are under threat and all 4 helitacs working there.
Two Helitacs will be deployed to Bennett Springs soon (as per Air Intel).

[pacestick]

Back StateAlert message for Moore River National Park bushfire
Monday 4 January 2010 – 5:40 PM
Urgency: Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately

Severity: Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property

Certainty: Observed

Instructions: Unless you and your property are prepared for the onset of a bushfire, your best option for survival is away from the fire.

If the way is clear, leave for your safe place now and take your bushfire survival kit with you. Relocating at the last minute is deadly.

A relocation point is set up at the intersection of Orange Springs Rd and Cowalla Rd. Orange Springs Rd has been closed between Brand Highway and Cowalla Rd.

Listen to your local ABC radio or other news bulletins for more information

As at 5:25 PM 4 January 2010 a bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people in Cowalla. Homes on Orange Springs Rd and north of Orange Springs Rd will be impacted by fire.

Further information is available at: http://www.dec.wa.gov.au

For further information contact: 94051222

https://internet.fesa.wa.gov.au/alerts/ ... ItemId=269

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[treeny]

For the people using phones please edit the large spaces on the FESA Alerts to make them more user friendly.

[gkoutlis]

Massive Scrub Fire in Bullcreek - will confirm location details shortly. Alot of appliances enroute.

Murdoch Pump and LT - incident controllers for this one - Canning Vale Pump and LT enroute - Property under threat.

19:54 - Fremantle 2nd arrived making contact

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[gkoutlis]

Scrub Fire also reported in suburb of Parmelia/Kwinana.

Rocky ICV enroute - 19:48

I think Hope Valley Called this in then backed up by Kwinana VFRS - and Mandogallup units??

G