01/01/2025
The Denmark Equestrian Grounds have been unlocked for those affected by the current Scotsdale Watch and Act Bushfire warning. If you need to secure your stock, there are plenty of yards and running water. Please text Stephen Johnson on 0409086751 if you require additional information. Stay up to date through DFES and stay safe!
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π₯ Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - SCOTSDALE π₯
Date of issue: 06:48 PM, 01 Jan 2025.
Please note downgrade to Advice - Monitor Conditions and changes throughout.
β A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in an area bounded by Scotsdale Road, Walter Road, Glenrowan Road and Roberts Road in SCOTSDALE in the SHIRE OF DENMARK
β There is no threat to lives or homes.
β WHAT TO DO β
- Continue to stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
- Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
- Be aware of other potential dangers such as falling trees and damaged properties and infrastructure.
- Close all doors and windows and stay inside if smoke is causing you concern.
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.
- 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.
π₯ BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR π₯
- The bushfire is stationary.
- It is contained and under control.
π§ ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS π§
Roads have not been closed.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your Local Government Authority.
π¨ WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING π¨
- Firefighters are patrolling the area, mopping up and strengthening containment lines.
- 40 Bush Fire Service firefighters are attending.
- Aerial support cannot operate in the dark and have been released from the incident. If needed they will return at first light.
π DRONES AND AERIAL SUPPORT π
Never fly a drone, model aircraft or multirotor near bushfires. Doing so poses a major safety risk to firefighting personnel in the air and on the ground, and forces aircraft to be grounded or redirected, hindering firefighting efforts.
βΉ No further updates will be published to Facebook for this incident. For more information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au