Smoke alert for Rockingham, Mandurah

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A smoke alert has been issues for parts of Mandurah and Rockingham.

The Parks and Wildlife Service has issued a Smoke Alert for Rockingham Lakes Regional Park and surrounding suburbs including Karnup, Keralup, Stake Hill, Lakelands and Singleton.

The smoke is the result of a prescribed burn being carried out today by Parks and Wildlife Service and is expected to clear by late Friday morning.

WHAT TO DO:

- If the smoke is particularly thick, it is recommended people shut doors and windows and turn off air-conditioners.

- Smoke may reduce visibility on some roads and motorists should take care, turn on headlights and travel at appropriate speeds when travelling in these areas.

- People with asthma and pre-existing respiratory or cardiovascular illnesses should follow their pre-prepared treatment plan.

- People with conditions exacerbated by smoke should take precautions in line with their medical advice for these circumstances.

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