A bushfire emergency warning is currently in place for parts of Whitby and Mundijong.
UPDATE (7:11am): Please note the Emergency Warning has been downgraded to Watch and Act as fire behaviour has reduced.
A bushfire emergency warning is in place for people in an area bounded by South Western Highway to the east, Kiernan Road and Galvin Road to the south, Evelyn Street to the west and Reilly Road to the north in parts of Whitby in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale
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 burning towards homes.
The fire started near the intersection of South Western Highway and Reilly Road in Whitby.
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.
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