Fire authorities are calling for Western Australians to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season with above normal fire potential predicted for parts of the state including the South West region.
With above normal fire potential predicted for parts of the State this upcoming bushfire season the Department of Fire and Emergency Services is calling on Western Australians to prepare themselves and their homes.
The warning follows the release of the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC 2017 Southern Australia Seasonal Bushfire Outlook.
Dry autumn weather conditions and increased fuel loads mean the fire risk is high throughout the State with the greatest threat in the South West region, western parts of the Great Southern, south east coastal parts of the Goldfields Midlands, and parts of the Pilbara and northern Midwest Gascoyne.
DFES Deputy Commissioner Lloyd Bailey said the conditions could bring devastating bushfires and it was important everyone prepare themselves and their properties as early as possible.
“Everyone needs to play their part. Prepare your home and property whether you plan to stay and defend or leave, pay attention to environmental signs and look out for each other."
For more information about preparing your family and home, including instructions on preparing a bushfire survival plan, visit EmergencyWA
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