Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for Redgate Road to the North, Thompson road to the east Calgardup road t…

Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for Redgate Road to the North, Thompson road to the east Calgardup road to the South

Time of issue: 01:49 PM Date of issue: 08 December 2021

A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people areas bounded by Redgate Road to the North, Thompson road to the east Calgardup road to the South in the SHIRE OF AUGUSTA MARGARET RIVER.

You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as the fire is escalating in heavy fuels.

Rural properties on Calgardup road will be under threat within three hours.

The fire started near the intersection of CAVES RD and CALGARDUP RD in BORANUP.

WHAT TO DO

If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place. Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly. Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible. If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home. Go to a room in your home away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape. Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry. If you are not at home, it’s too dangerous to return.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS

Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site. A number of roads have been closed including:

Caves Road from the Redgate road intersection to the Forest Grove Road intersection Boranup drive 

Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.

PARK CLOSURES

Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park is closed 

Conto campground, Conto coastal day use site, Point Road campsite, Boranup campsite, Calgardup Cave, Giants Cave, Boranup Drive, Redgate Beach and carpark Redgate north carpark are closed. 

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING

Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire. Waterbombers have been dispatched.

DRONES AND AERIAL SUPPORT Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts.

FOR LATEST UPDATES

To stay up to date on the situation visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter, Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.

The fire is being managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Parks and Wildlife Service.