UPDATE 6.15PM: An emergency warning has been issued for an out-of-control bushfire east of Perth, with some residents being told it is now too late to leave.
Lives and homes are under threat from the out-of-control bushfire which is raging in Wooroloo, east of Perth.
EMERGENCY WARNING ZONE
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has issued the alert for parts of Beechina in the Shire of Mundaring, after the blaze was sparked near the intersection of Old Northam Road and Government Road before 4pm on Sunday.
DFES says people in the area bounded by Government Road, Old Northam Road, Lilydale Road and Needham Road are in danger and need to act immediately to survive as there is a threat to lives and homes.
The bushfire is moving fast in a westerly direction, DFES is advising people to leave in a southerly direction to evacuate the area.
Homes along Jason Street are under immediate threat, according to DFES.
DFES have warned that for people living in Warrigal Estate it’s too late to leave, leaving now would be deadly.
“You need to shelter in your home in a room away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape,” a DFES statement read.
“You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you well before the flames reach you.
The fire is burning rapidly through Wooroloo regional park and surrounding areas.
Forge Farm Riding School in Chidlow is in the emergency area and has evacuated all of its horses. The 12.5 acre property offers trail rides and lessons in the Wooroloo and Chidlow area.
One heavy waterbomber and two medium bomber’s are dumping water and fire retardant over the fire.
Two new DFES airtankers have been deployed to the area to help firefighters battle the blaze.
DFES has told residents to close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
Those who can’t leave are being told to shelter in a room away from the fire front where they can easily escape from.
Residents in the area who aren’t at home have been advised to stay away as it is too dangerous to return.
An evacuation centre has opened for residents who have fled their homes at Mundaring Arena on Mundaring Weir Road.
WATCH AND ACT WARNING ZONE
ADVICE WARNING ZONE
An advice warning has been issued for residents between Rosedale Road and Stoneville Road in parts of Mount Helena and Stoneville.
DFES says there is no threat to lives and homes in the area but residents should stay up to date in case the situation chances.
A devastating fire ripped through the same region in February claiming 86 homes at a cost of $91 million.
During that blaze firefighters managed to save more than 200 homes after the fire was allegedly started by a property owner using an angle grinder near bushland.
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2021-12-26 09:16:00Z
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