Two properties have been destroyed in a raging fire in Bridgetown.
A bushfire burning out of control near Bridgetown has destroyed two homes. Picture: Nine News Source: PerthNow
MORE than 200 firefighters will work through the night to control a bushfire that has destroyed two homes in WA's South-West.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services confirmed this evening that a homestead in Southampton, to the north-west of Bridgetown, had burnt down.
A home about 900m away has also been destroyed by the fire, which was started yesterday by lightning strikes west of the Blackwood River in the town of Southampton.
At 7.55pm WST, an emergency warning remains in place for people in the townsites of Greenbushes, Hester Brook, Wandillup, Maranup and Southampton.
DFES says homes are under direct threat of fire now and people in this area are in danger and need to act immediately to survive.
Winds have swung around from the north-west to the south-west this evening, and authorities warn that homes in Greenbushes, north of Bridgetown, may be impacted by fire.
More than 200 firefighters are working to contain the fire, focusing on constructing containment lines on the north and north-eastern flank of the bushfire.
DFES states that six water bombers and two Type 1 helicopters were also assisting this afternoon but are unable to operate in the dark and and have been released. If required they will return at first light.
DFES estimates that about 1700 hectares have been burnt so far.
A watch and act alert is in place for people west of Greenbushes-Boyup Brook Road, Kendall Road, Winnejup Road, Wheatley Giblett Road and Carbanup Brook Road, and north of Glentulloch Road, including people in Bridgetown and Balingup.
The following roads are closed:
- Southampton Road between Hay Road and Maranup Ford Road,
- Maranup Ford Road between the mine site access road and Brockman Highway,
- Spring Gully Road between Greenbushes and Southampton Road.
A relocation point has been set up at Bridgetown Recreation Centre and people should leave via the South Western Highway towards Bridgetown and Manjimup.
Western Power has advised that some homes in the area may be without power, while the Education Department says Greenbushes Primary School will be closed tomorrow.
Earlier this afternoon, the fire broke containment lines and crossed a river, where it headed east towards the towns of Bridgetown and Greenbushes.
Another fire is burning south of Bridgetown and a watch and act alert has been issued for people in the Kin Kin area, about 25km east of Manjimup.
Seven other bushfires started from lightning strikes caused by an intensive thunderstorm yesterday afternoon but these blazes are now contained and under control.
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.
• There is ember attack ahead of the fire, so close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
• Do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. However, if you have access to a water tank and plan to stay and defend start patrolling around your house and put out spot fires.
• If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home and actively defend it.
• If you are not at home, it is too dangerous now to return.
• People in the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes that decide to leave are to place a green bag on their mail box or gate to advise fire fighters that they have left.
SAFER PLACE OF LAST RESORT:
If it is not safe to shelter in your home, a safer place you can go to is a local open space, shed, swimming pool, dam or building where you may go to seek shelter from a bushfire. This will give you some protection from the effects of a bushfire. Take water, woollen blankets and wear protective clothing.
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