Dandaragan bushfire: Watch and act warning issued to residents as out-of-control blaze rages

Residents in Dandaragan and Yathroo have received a watch and act alert for an out-of-control bushfire raging in the area, with a possible threat to lives and homes.

People living in the area between Lupin Valley Road to the north, Rowes Road to the east, Bidgerabbie Road to the south, and Dandaragan Road to the north have been instructed to monitor conditions for the blaze which is moving in a northerly direction.

The alert was issues at 4.19pm on Friday.

DFES has issued the following advice for residents:

• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.
• You may need to act quickly so ensure you are prepared if the situation gets worse.
• Read through your plan. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA or in the Emergency WA app.
• Have your emergency kit ready.
• If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear.
• If you find it hard to move quickly, leaving now is your safest option.
• Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.
• Continue to patrol your property and be ready to put out spot fires.
• If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply.

DFES has also released a bushfire advice alert for nearby residents in the area bound by Rowes Road to the east, Dandaragan Road to the West, and Kayanaba Road to the north, saying there is no threat to lives and homes.

DFES issued the following advice for the second alert:

• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Read through your plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA, or in the Emergency WA app.
• 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.
• If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.

If driving

• Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
• Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
• If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.

DFES confirmed the Shire of Dandaragan is managing the fire.