Fire crews battle Baldivis bushfire

Firefighters are on the scene of a bushfire in Baldivis.

The blaze started near Herman Road around 1.06pm on Saturday.

At this stage there is no threat to lives or homes.

A bushfire advice is in place for people in an area bounded by Mundijong Road to the north, Doghill Road to the west, Burma Road to the south and Lightbody Road to the east.

LATEST DFES ALERT:

Bushfire ADVICE for parts of BALDIVIS and MARDELLA in the CITY OF ROCKINGHAM and the SHIRE OF SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE

ALERT LEVEL:

A bushfire ADVICE is in place for people in an area bounded by Mundijong Road to the north, Doghill Road to the west, Burma Road to the south and Lightbody Road to the east in parts of BALDIVIS and MARDELLA in the CITY OF ROCKINGHAM and the SHIRE OF SERPENTINE-JARRAHDALE.

• There is no threat to lives or homes.

• Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.

• The fire started near HERMAN ROAD in BALDIVIS.

WHAT TO DO:

• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.

• Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.

• Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.

• Read through your bushfire survival plan.

• If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. You can make a plan by visiting My Bushfire Plan

If driving

• Be extremely careful when driving through the area.

• Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.

• Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.

COVID-19

If you are told to leave in an emergency, don't stay at home even if you have COVID-19 or COVID-like symptoms.

You may stay at a friend or relative's house, an evacuation centre or other suitable accommodation.

If you have COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19, take these steps to prevent spreading the illness if you can:

• wear a mask around other people

• wash your hands regularly

• stay and sleep in a separate room

• maintain physical distancing.

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:

• The bushfire is moving in a north easterly direction.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:

Roads have not been closed.

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.

ANIMAL WELFARE

Owners or carers of livestock, pets and companion animals should activate their own animal welfare plan. During a bushfire take advice from Local Government Authorities to protect the lives of your animals while keeping yourself safe.

For more information on actions to take for each bushfire warning level, please see the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:

• Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire.

• Aerial support has been sent to assist ground crews.

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.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

• The fire was reported at 01:06 PM on 26 November 2022.