Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:21 pm
From the FESA website. Again, text deleted when it's not appropriate.
Cullacabardee Bush Fire - Issued: Thursday, 3 January 2008 9:44 PM
A bush fire burning in Cullacarbardee between Gnangara Road and Beechboro Road has been contained.
An evacuation point has been established at the Altone Park Recreation Centre on Benara Road for the Cullacabardee community.
A second evacuation point has been set up at the Alexander Heights Community Centre on Linto Way, for residents in affected areas of Gnangara Road should they require it.
FESA was alerted to the fire at 2.32pm today and currently a total of 350 hectares of bushland has been burnt.
Fire crews at the scene include a total of 100 career Fire and Rescue Service and Volunteer Bush Fire Service firefighters in 29 fire appliances, together with emergency service personnel from WA Police, the Department of Environment and Conservation and the State Emergency Service.
Two helitacs and four fixed wing water bombers were used through the afternoon to last light, assisting ground crews and protecting life and property.
Unfortunately one house in Lakefarm Retreat was destroyed early in the incident.
The following roads are closed and will remain so until further notice:
Gnangara Road between Alexander Drive and Lord Street
Beechboro Road between Gnangara Road and Marshall Road.
Fire crews will remain on site throughout the night and into Friday, mopping up and securing fire breaks.
Parkerville bush fire - Issued: Thursday, 3 January 2008 9:34 PM
FESA advises that fire crews are working on containment lines for bush fire burning in Stoneville however it is still not contained or under control.
A small section of fire east of Roland Road is not contained and is burning north of Brindle Road towards Toodyay Road. Firefighters are currently working to contain this section.
There is no threat to residents or properties in the area, however residents are asked to remain vigilant in case the fire breaks out.
An evacuation point has been established at Mundaring Recreation Centre, Mundaring Weir Road in Mundaring for those who are unable to return home.
Some road closures will remain in place through out the night due to a large number of fallen trees across roads.
Approximately 170 career and volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade crews have been busy wit the support of Department of Environment and Conservation, Shire of Mundaring and Salvation Army from 1.22pm, protecting lives and assets, supported by helitacs and water bombers including the Fire King helicopter.
It is estimated 700 hectares were burnt. Unfortunately structures were lost including four houses which were destroyed, several sheds including 1 shed containing vintage cars and other infrastructure such as fences along with livestock and wildlife.
Cullacabardee Bush Fire - Issued: Thursday, 3 January 2008 9:44 PM
A bush fire burning in Cullacarbardee between Gnangara Road and Beechboro Road has been contained.
An evacuation point has been established at the Altone Park Recreation Centre on Benara Road for the Cullacabardee community.
A second evacuation point has been set up at the Alexander Heights Community Centre on Linto Way, for residents in affected areas of Gnangara Road should they require it.
FESA was alerted to the fire at 2.32pm today and currently a total of 350 hectares of bushland has been burnt.
Fire crews at the scene include a total of 100 career Fire and Rescue Service and Volunteer Bush Fire Service firefighters in 29 fire appliances, together with emergency service personnel from WA Police, the Department of Environment and Conservation and the State Emergency Service.
Two helitacs and four fixed wing water bombers were used through the afternoon to last light, assisting ground crews and protecting life and property.
Unfortunately one house in Lakefarm Retreat was destroyed early in the incident.
The following roads are closed and will remain so until further notice:
Gnangara Road between Alexander Drive and Lord Street
Beechboro Road between Gnangara Road and Marshall Road.
Fire crews will remain on site throughout the night and into Friday, mopping up and securing fire breaks.
Parkerville bush fire - Issued: Thursday, 3 January 2008 9:34 PM
FESA advises that fire crews are working on containment lines for bush fire burning in Stoneville however it is still not contained or under control.
A small section of fire east of Roland Road is not contained and is burning north of Brindle Road towards Toodyay Road. Firefighters are currently working to contain this section.
There is no threat to residents or properties in the area, however residents are asked to remain vigilant in case the fire breaks out.
An evacuation point has been established at Mundaring Recreation Centre, Mundaring Weir Road in Mundaring for those who are unable to return home.
Some road closures will remain in place through out the night due to a large number of fallen trees across roads.
Approximately 170 career and volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade crews have been busy wit the support of Department of Environment and Conservation, Shire of Mundaring and Salvation Army from 1.22pm, protecting lives and assets, supported by helitacs and water bombers including the Fire King helicopter.
It is estimated 700 hectares were burnt. Unfortunately structures were lost including four houses which were destroyed, several sheds including 1 shed containing vintage cars and other infrastructure such as fences along with livestock and wildlife.
