Calgardup Fire Update: Boranup Community Can Return Home

KEY POINTS

People living in the Boranup settlement in the ADVICE area are now permitted to return to their homes via Sebbes Road. Power has been restored to this area. Avoid unnecessary travel to the fire-affected area. Information for the Wine Industry on Smoke Taint is provided below. Continue to monitor www.emergency.wa.gov.au for fire information. Please follow the safety advice below when returning home.

FOR RESIDENTS RETURNING HOME   When returning home, exercise extreme caution on the road, as roadblocks are still in place. Police-managed roadblocks are for your safety, and for emergency services to have safe access to the fire.   When you arrive home:

Wear a face mask and protective clothing Walk around the outside of your house to check for hazards Be wary of items such as glass shards, corrugated iron, and rubble that could cause injury or infection Do not touch damaged asbestos, chemical containers, firearms, ammunition or explosives (contact local authorities for advice) Do not drink or cook with water from your water tank, as it may be contaminated

Rainwater tanks The Shire advises you:

Activate your water tank diverters before washing down rooftops. This will help to prevent ash and dust from entering water tanks. If you suspect fire retardant has entered your water supply, please do not drink or wash in it, and contact the Shire.

Asbestos If you have fire-damaged asbestos, please contact the Shire for information and assistance. More information is available at https://www.amrshire.wa.gov.au/services/environmental-health/asbestos   For more information on recovering from bushfire visit https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/site/bushfire/recovery.html#returning-home  

VISITING THE FIRE AFFECTED AREA  People are asked to avoid non-essential travel to the fire-affected areas.

INJURED WILDLIFE   If you spot injured wildlife please contact Wildcare Helpline on 9474 9055 and you will be placed in contact with available fauna specialists.   SMOKE TAINT INFORMATION FOR THE WINE INDUSTRY   Please refer to https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/fire/wine-grape-smoke-effect-reduction-smoke-taint-risk-calculator-star