even more fires

[Avo]

well it on again but this time it's us in the sth wst..fire been burning since Friday electrical storm..karri forrest has a high fuel load,with flames reaching 20 mtrs high and wind of 50km an hour today they couldn't do to much..at the moment it's burning away from us,but we wait for a wind change,it's burnt through 4100 hct already with a fire front 10km long.recieved a call today from fire marshall(somebody in the local brigade)saying that we have another 3 days of possible lightning so be prepared as most of the guys are fightning this already ongoing fire.and if a another fire breaks out on farms we may have to help each other..this is what we are seeing from our front drive.

[Clunk]

is that the one in Waroona? Fires all over the place at the mo

[Avo]

nah mate 40km from our joint

the Waroona one and the one out Muir hwy,manjimup ones have been down graded

[Clunk]

So not Northcliffe then? Further south from you?

Just started raining here, crack of thunder, yay

[93patrol]

Good luck Neil. Hope the firies help you guys out down there

[4bye4]

Steady rain for over an hour here. Hope it gets to you as well.

[threedogs]

we forget over here as the weather is very mild for this time of year.
I even thought summer was over.
stay safe and do what you think is right .

[Avo]

So not Northcliffe then? Further south from you?

Just started raining here, crack of thunder, yay

ya wally,yeah this one is the Northcliffe one..doesn't look good for them this morning.

[Clunk]

ya wally,yeah this one is the Northcliffe one..doesn't look good for them this morning.

So how's it all going down that way

[Avo]

it's ok for us but not the town of Northcliffe by the looks.last night it had burnt 4100hct and today at 10am it had burnt over 6000 hectares..so it's still moving along.i reckon we'll be right for a few more days unless the weather changes,we're more worried if we get these electrical storms you guys had..still blue skies here apart from the smoke clouds.

[Woof]

No good mate, let me know if you need a hand and I will be straight down there

[BigRAWesty]

Not good. And the forecast ain't good either. Gunna be a hot couple of weeks

[krbrooking]

Hope everyone is safe around the fires.

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[NissanGQ4.2]

Good luck mate, Its still listed as emergency warning in Northcliffe :(


Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for Northcliffe in the Shire of Manjimup
Monday 2 February 2015 - 1:55 PM
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people east and south east of Northcliffe, in the Shire of Manjimup, in an area bounded by Middleton Road, Bannister Road, Preston Road, Dog Road, Deeside Coast Road, Chesapeake Road, Windy Harbour Road and Wheatley Coast Road.

• The bushfire remains at emergency level as the fire remains out of control and unpredictable.
• You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.
• All roads within the area are unsafe, avoid this area.
• The fire started in Shannon National Park as a result of a lightning strike.
• There is a lot of smoke and drivers are urged to drive with extreme caution.

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
• The bushfire is moving in a west south westerly direction.
• The fire is still out of control and unpredictable.

WHAT TO DO:
• If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place.
• Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly.
• If your plan is to stay and actively defend, do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. If you have access to a water tank and plan to defend your home, start patrolling with your hose and put out spot fires.
• If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home and actively defend it.
• If you are not at home, it is too dangerous now to return.

SAFER PLACE:
Your safest option may be to visit family or friends who live away from the area.

SAFEST ROUTE:
Leave in a northerly direction towards Manjimup away from the fire if safe to do so.

RELOCATION POINT:
The emergency relocation point is located at the Pemberton Sports Club, 1 Club Road, Pemberton. People relocating to the sports club are asked to bring their own bedding.

ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is also in place people west of Northcliffe in an area south of Richardson Road and west of Wheatley Coast Road, Windy Harbour Road and Cheseapeake Road, in the Shire of Manjimup.

There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching the area and conditions are changing.
You need to leave or get ready to actively defend.

WHAT TO DO:
• If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear.
• If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now.
• Do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. If you have access to a water tank and plan to defend your home, start patrolling with your hose and put out spot fires.
• If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous.

ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in parts of Northcliffe north of Middleton Road, west of Wheatley Coast Road and north of Richardson Road in the Shire of Manjimup.

Although there is no immediate danger for people in these areas you need to be aware and keep up to date.

WHAT TO DO:
• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
• Read through your bushfire survival plan.
• If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.

ROAD CLOSURES:
Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.

A number of roads have been closed including:
• All roads within the area bounded by Middleton Road, Wheatley Coast Road, Chesapeake Road, Windy Harbour Road and Desside Coast Road.
• Windy Harbour Road from Double Bridge Road to the Windy Harbour settlement.
• D'Enterecasteaux Drive from the Windy Harbour settlement to Salmon Beach Road.

Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au or the Shire of Manjimup.

RECREATION SITE CLOSURES:
Munda Biddi Trail and Bibbulmun Track are closed between Northcliffe and Walpole. Boorara Tree and Lane Poole Falls are both closed and Boorara-Gardiner National Park is closed.

All forest tracks are closed within the vicinity of:
• north of Chesapeake Road
• west of South Western Highway
• south of Middleton Road
• east of Gardner River Road/Boorara Road

SCHOOLS:
The Department of Education has advised that Northcliffe District High School will be closed today until further notice.
For further details visit www.det.wa.edu.au/emergency

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
• Approximately 95 firefighters from DFES, Department of Parks and Wildlife and local volunteer bushfire brigades are on the scene.
• 60 support personnel are assisting fire crews.
• Firefighters are working to protect life and property within and adjoining the fire area, and establishing containment lines aiming to contain the fire to the east of Windy Harbour Road and south east of Northcliffe town site.
• Aerial support is assisting ground crews with fire suppression and intelligence gathering.
• Crews from SES, WA Police, and the Forest Products Commission are also assisting at the scene.

EXTRA INFORMATION:
• The fire was reported at 10am on Friday 30 January 2015 and there has been approximately 20,000 hectares burnt.
• Telephone text and voice messages have been issued.
• The cause of the fire is lightning.
• Landline telephone access may be affected.
• An inter-agency Incident Management Team comprising DFES, Parks and Wildlife and local government is managing the fire under overall control of the fire by DFES.

KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa, listen to ABC local radio, or news bulletins.

Updates will be provided every hour unless the situation changes.​

[Woof]

Another storm has just hit here in Perth with a lot of lightning, this time with some rain

[the evil twin]

The Vic firey's are on the way.
Up to a 150 or so coming over as payback from when we went and helped them a while ago.

As for NSW and QLD... we want our GST back...

[mudnut]

I hope your're all safe. It's not good when such a destructive force is nearby.

[Avo]

Northcliffe town site has been told,that it is undefendable.........burning embers are now landing in the township.....
also a special thanks to guys and gals that stand in the face of it all defending us.

[Avo]

Another storm has just hit here in Perth with a lot of lightning, this time with some rain

doggy you wouldn't belive it..i watched it rain today....and watched it evaporate before it hit the ground.just bought more lightning

[Clunk]

Jeez Possum, not good at all mate. Another storm has come over Perth, lightening all around us at the mo, rain has just started. Let's hope you get some decent rain down your way, minus the lightening

[NissanGQ4.2]

Good luck with it 2day guys n girls in WA, not looking good for Northcliffe and surrounding areas :(

[threedogs]

Wow Windy harbour rd now closed
X 2 Northcliffe not looking good
To all stay safe and stick to your fire plan
see some Vic Firies are on their way

[Avo]

one of the shots some the firies this morning at 3am,it's just been upgraded to catsrophic...still 25km away but with wind changes no one knows..they reckon it won't be undercontrol for atleast another 4 days...Don't worry I run like FARK if I have to.mrs and kids are sorted if need be and i'll leave before it's to late.over 25 000 hectares burnt and still one angry fire.

[Woof]

There is so much fuel on the ground down there, should have been burnt off months ago, most likely would have prevented most of this

[NissanGQ4.2]

Hope WA gets some relief tonight

Another one listed as Emergency :(


Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for southern part of Lower Hotham in the Shire of Boddington
Tuesday 3 February 2015 - 5:20 PM
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people in an area bounded by Pinjarra Williams Road, Lower Hotham Road, Tunnell Road, Fletcher Road, Harvey-Quindanning Road, Stockyard Road, Boundary Road, Trees Road, Harvey Quindanning Road, Dooganally Road, Lemercier Road and George Road, in Lower Hotham in the Shire of Boddington.


You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.
The alert level for this fire has been upgraded due to the intense fire behaviour and as there have been hop overs on the eastern and western sides.
Homes on the eastern side of Lower Hotham Road will be impacted by bushfire.
The fire started west of Lower Hotham Road and north of Harvey-Quindanning Road.
It is burning in forest on both sides of the Murray River and on both sides of the Hotham River.


BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:

The bushfire is moving fast in a south westerly direction.
It is out of control and unpredictable.
Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home.
The fire front is 400 metres long.
Properties immediately south and west of the Murray River may be threatened by the fire.

[TPC]

There is so much fuel on the ground down there, should have been burnt off months ago, most likely would have prevented most of this

FESA are probably a bit shy about burn offs after the disaster of 2011

[Avo]

Karri forrest have a very limited burn off time..usually down in spring as it's a cooler fire and does not destroy the bush completely.Alot of people are blaming the vinyards as they don't want smoke tainted grapes but in all honesty it isn't a time to go finger pointing...lets hope we get out of ok...appaerently if the wind does change to the north we're in the firing line..Vic firies are here already,as they walked through perth airport they received a round of applause..

[NissanGQ4.2]

No SA Firies there?

Don't know about u guys but our controlled burns I have heard take years 2 get approved for the RFS



Karri forrest have a very limited burn off time..usually down in spring as it's a cooler fire and does not destroy the bush completely.Alot of people are blaming the vinyards as they don't want smoke tainted grapes but in all honesty it isn't a time to go finger pointing...lets hope we get out of ok...appaerently if the wind does change to the north we're in the firing line..Vic firies are here already,as they walked through perth airport they received a round of applause..

[Woof]

Another storm in Perth now, lots of lightning again looks like it may peeter out before it starts anymore fires down South, bloody warm wind though

[krbrooking]

Hope there is some relief over there soon and hope everyone stays safe.

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[93patrol]

Keep safe Neil don't piss fart around and go as soon as you can. Hoping it gets sorted soon

[Avo]

windy harbour has no been told to secure yourselves in your houses or get to the beach,no way out..the perimter of the fire is now 196km long...Oh I love Windy harbour..

[4bye4]

Stay safe mate.

[BigRAWesty]

It's sounding pretty dim.
Unfortunately the weather is probably the worst it's been too in a while.

[threedogs]

on our news it says some ppl trapped on the beach surrounded by fire, no idea what beach

[happygu]

windy harbour has no been told to secure yourselves in your houses or get to the beach,no way out..the perimter of the fire is now 196km long...Oh I love Windy harbour..

Probably not today though ..... stay safe and don't leave it too late to leave if that is your plan .....

[the evil twin]

windy harbour has no been told to secure yourselves in your houses or get to the beach,no way out..the perimter of the fire is now 196km long...Oh I love Windy harbour..

Me too... awesome places all along the coast down there actually but Windy Harbour is def one of the better spots.
Stayed at Northcliffe last time I was down there tho.
Fires are part of nature but sure going to take a while to recover from this bastard

[the evil twin]

... smoke from both fires now so dense it is showing up on the BOM weather Radars at Perth and Albany.

[NissanGQ4.2]

And its only getting worse by the looks on DFES website, a couple of new ( well 2 me anyway ) watch and acts listed now in the southern parts of Wattleup and Hammond Park in the City of Cockburn and the area of Bakers Junction, in the suburb of King River in the City of Albany.

Does anyone know if you guys have any more fire fighters on the way other than VIC? Pretty disappointing that there isn't more states already there :(:(:(

[TPC]

I think SA would send some except we have a week of mid to high 30's ahead of us so will be worried about having our own fires.

[the evil twin]

Does anyone know if you guys have any more fire fighters on the way other than VIC? Pretty disappointing that there isn't more states already there :(:(:(

Not too my knowledge at this stage, but there can be several very valid reasons for that.

We (SES) have been pretty busy helping the BFS boys out as best we can with crew changes etc so they can get max time fighting the fires and most efficient use of the appliances.

The initial energy wore off days ago now and it is just a damn hard slog for them.

There are choppers flying near me here in Perth now, probably at the Wattleup fire.
I am just about to head up to the SES unit and see how things are going.

[NissanGQ4.2]

The initial energy wore off days ago now and it is just a damn hard slog for them.


What do you mean by that ET

There is currently 2 Emergency warnings and 2 watch and acts in various places, so seems like there is still a lot of energy there and a bit more than a dam hard slog for em

[Avo]

58 000 hectares burnt and no end in sight,yep only vics here so far..hard slog indeed,couldn't imagine fighting fires in 38 degree heat and winds up to 40km/h coming at you from trees that are up to 60m high..here's a shot of windy surrounds,spot fires have started at Meerup River where stropp had his reccy run not long ago.

[Avo]

down here we have a fire in the muir region,another one out near Walpole and the one in Northcliffe..the biggest fear is here that they will join up..another started in Albany today from a truck fire..we all hold our breathe..we are in a watch and act zone as of this moring and when the wind changes to a s/w to northerly we'll get it..

[the evil twin]

What do you mean by that ET

There is currently 2 Emergency warnings and 2 watch and acts in various places, so seems like there is still a lot of energy there and a bit more than a dam hard slog for em

I mean that they are mostly knackered and slogging it out on good old Aussie guts and determination... been there, done that but getting a tad too old now.
After a while you are so buggered you can hardly think straight but when it's time to head back in off you go.

[Avo]

as of 9am this morning...the left hand side of the map was not burnt at 8.30am and then by 9am it had got into the scrub the other side of windy harbour road.

[NissanGQ4.2]

I mean that they are mostly knackered and slogging it out on good old Aussie guts and determination... been there, done that but getting a tad too old now.
After a while you are so buggered you can hardly think straight but when it's time to head back in off you go.

got yah now mate, thanks for clearing that up for me.

Sad 2 not hear of any other States other than VIC getting over there and helping get these ones under control

[the evil twin]

snip...
Sad 2 not hear of any other States other than VIC getting over there and helping get these ones under control

It becomes a matter of logistics most of the time and I think SA is bracing for some intense fire weather anyway and QLD had that Cyclone sorta heading their way.
I am sure there are more offers but we (WA) haven't taken them up yet.
Same as when we (WA SES) went over to QLD for Cyclone Yasi.
Only a certain number of people can be supported in the field and that means having to wait for other deployments to happen first.
Sure the people around Cardwell were over the moon to see us but if we had got there earlier we would have been a burden more then a help.

My SES Unit and most others here is now running 18 hours a day doing Transport and Logistics support out of Perth to Boddington and the South West at least two runs daily and also helping at the other flare ups as required.

We only wish we could do more when you see the fireground personnel and their efforts.

[Avo]

report for the sth wst fire this morning..Hey ET,i don't mean not to cover the other fires but occupied with this one as it is close,hope all of WA is safe..this fire turned around again last night and it looks like North Walpole is now in line of fire from the eastern edge.we haven't had any ash and smoke yesterday so maybe we are safer now than the other day.
http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/alerts/Pages/Alert.aspx?ItemId=13011

[Avo]

Thursday 5 February 2015 - 5:19 AM


A bushfire Emergency Warning has been issued for an area bounded by Deeside Coast Rd, Middleton Rd, Wheatley Coast Rd, Crowea Rd, Pemberton-Northcliffe Rd, Barker Rd, Ritter Rd, Yeagarup Rd, the coastline, Windy Harbour Rd and Chesapeake Rd to Deeside Rd, in the Shire of Manjimup.



This includes the township of Northcliffe and the settlement of Windy Harbour.


##You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.
##Residents in Northcliffe and the subdivisions of Parkfield, Bracken Rise and Double Bridge are under imminent threat of fire because of unpredictable fire behaviour.
##Residents in Northcliffe and the subdivisions of Parkfield, Bracken Rise and Double Bridge are strongly urged to relocate to a safer place. These subdivisions, as well as the Northcliffe townsite, are undefendable. It is not safe to stay and defend.
##Firefighters are dealing with challenging fire conditions.



BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
##The fire is still out of control and unpredictable south of the Northcliffe townsite and west of Windy Harbour Road.
##The fire east of Deeside Coast Road is out of control and unpredictable, has crossed South Western Highway and is burning in a south easterly direction in this area fanned by a north westerly wind.
##More than 61,000 hectares have been burnt, with the fire perimeter approximately 220 kilometres long.
##The fire behaviour is strong and unpredictable.
##Spot fires are starting up to 100 metres ahead of fires.
##The fire has reached parts of the coast to the south west.



WHAT TO DO – WINDY HARBOUR
##It is not safe to leave Windy Harbour.
##People in Windy Harbour are advised to take directions from the caretaker.
##If you are not at home, it is too dangerous now to return.



WHAT TO DO – NORTHCLIFFE AND SURROUNDING AREAS
## If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place.
##Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly.
##There is ember attack ahead of the fire, so close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
## It is not safe to stay and actively defend, your best chance for survival is to leave now.
##If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in place.
##If you are not at home, it is too dangerous now to return.



SAFER PLACE:

Your safest option may be to visit family or friends who live away from the area.



SAFEST ROUTE:
##Leave in a northerly direction towards Pemberton away from the fire if safe to do so.
##People leaving Broke Inlet via South Western Highway need to leave in a southerly direction.



RELOCATION POINT:
The emergency relocation point is located at the Pemberton Sports Club, 1 Club Road, Pemberton. People relocating to the sports club are asked to bring their own bedding and any required medications.

Information about the fire is available at the relocation point. People in the area who have relocated can register their whereabouts at the evacuation centre or online via the 'Register.Find.Reunite' system at https://register.redcross.org.au/.



PETS:
People wishing to relocate domestic animals can contact the Shire of Manjimup for assistance.



ALERT LEVEL:

A WATCH AND ACT remains in place for an area bounded by Deeside Coast Rd, Middleton Rd, Wheatley Coast Rd, Lane Poole Rd, Deeside Coast Rd, South Western Highway, Pingerup Rd and Chesapeake Rd to Deeside Coast Rd, in the Shire of Manjimup.



A WATCH AND ACT is also in place for the locality of North Walpole north of Stretcher Rd, in the Shire of Manjimup.
##There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching the area and conditions are changing.
## You need to make preparations to leave. It is not safe to stay and defend.



WHAT TO DO:
##Leave now if the way is clear.
##There is ember attack ahead of the fire, so close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
##If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous.



RELOCATION POINT:

A relocation centre has been prepared for the residents of North Walpole at the Walpole Recreation Centre on Latham Avenue in Walpole. Instructions to residents are posted on the door of the centre.



ALERT LEVEL:
A Bushfire ADVICE remains in place for an area bounded by Grays Rd , South Western Highway Deeside Coast Rd, Lane Poole Rd, Wheatley Coast Rd, Crowea Rd, Pemberton-Northcliffe Rd, Barker Rd, Ritter Rd, Old Vasse Rd and Vasse Hwy to Grays Rd. This includes the community of Pemberton.



A bushfire ADVICE is in place for the community of Walpole South of Stretcher Rd.


##There is no current threat to lives or homes but there is a lot of smoke in the area.
##Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.



WHAT TO DO:
##Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
##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.
##Read through your bushfire survival plan.
##If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.



IF DRIVING:
##Be extremely careful when driving through the area.
##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.



ROAD CLOSURES:
Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.



A number of roads have been closed including:
##All roads within the area bounded by Middleton Road, South Western Highway, Broke Inlet Road, Chesapeake Road, Windy Harbour Road and Wheatley Coast Road.
##South Western Highway between Wheatley Coast Road and Crystal Springs Road. Access to South Western Highway will not be possible via Bevan Road or Beardmore Road and both of these roads will be closed at the Thompson Road intersections.
##Windy Harbour Road from Boorarra Road to the Windy Harbour settlement.
##D'Enterecasteaux Drive from the Windy Harbour settlement to Salmon Beach Road.
##All roads within the area bounded by east of Deeside Coast Road, North of Chesapeake Road, north of Pingerup Road, west of the South Western Highway and south of Middleton Road.



There is a lot of smoke and drivers are urged to drive with extreme caution.



Members of the public who have left the Northcliffe townsite and surrounding areas, will not be able to return past road closures until the area is declared safe.



Businesses affected by the road closures are to contact Mark Sewell from the Shire of Manjimup who is managing the permit process for emergency access; e.g. essential milk transport from dairies, stock welfare and management. Mark can be contact on 9776 1207 (Parks and Wildlife Pemberton office).



Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au or the Shire of Manjimup.



POWER:
##Western Power is providing operational support to DFES.
##Sections of the network are within the fire area and Western Power crews will inspect these when it is safe.
##If you see a fallen powerline or damaged electricity equipment, stay well clear and make the safe call to Western Power’s 24/7 emergency line on 13 13 51. For general enquiries phone 13 10 87.



WATER:
It is not safe to stay and defend your property, however if you have decided to stay and defend do not rely on mains water as it may be affected.



RECREATION SITE CLOSURES:

The Department of Parks and Wildlife advises that all national parks, recreation sites and camp sites in the Warren Region have been closed due to the Northcliffe bushfire. These include:
##D'Entrecasteaux National Park
##Shannon National Park
##Walpole Nornalup National Park including the Valley of the Giants
##Gloucester National Park including Gloucester Tree
##Warren National Park
##All parts of the Walpole Wilderness
##Greater Hawke National Park
##Jane National Park
##Great Forest Trees drive and all associated recreation sites.
##Munda Biddi Trail and Bibbulmun Track are closed from Pemberton to Walpole.
##Boorara Tree
##Lane Poole Falls
##Boorara-Gardner National Park
##Crystal Springs
##Banksia camp
##Longpoint Track
##Brockman Sawpits
##Yeagarup Lake and beach
##Fernhook Falls
##Camfield (Broke Inlet)



William Bay National Park remains open.



People are urged to avoid the area, follow the advice of Parks and Wildlife staff and observe signage. People already in the area should leave for a safer place.



The Department will provide an update if the situation changes.



For more information, contact your local Department of Parks and Wildlife office or visit www.dpaw.wa.gov.au



SCHOOLS:
The Department of Education has advised that Northcliffe District High School will be closed until further notice.
For further details visit www.det.wa.edu.au/emergency



HEALTH SERVICES:
##The Northcliffe Nursing Post is closed and will remain closed until further notice.
##All patients and residents from the Pemberton Hospital have been relocated to Warren Hospital and Moonya Nursing Home in Manjimup.
##The Pemberton Hospital Emergency Department remains open at this stage.



COMMUNITY MEETING:

A community meeting will be held at the Pemberton Mill Hall on Brockman Street in Pemberton at 12 noon on Thursday 5 February 2015.



WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
##Approximately 205 firefighters from local volunteer bushfire brigades, DFES, the Department of Parks and Wildlife, Forest Products Commission and Victoria are on the scene.
##Approximately 60 support personnel are assisting in other roles.
##Firefighters will work through the night to:
strengthen containment lines along the northern side of the fire, east of Northcliffe to Deeside Coast Road.
contain fire to west of the South Western Highway and north of the Broke Inlet Road and Chesapeake Road.
protect the Northcliffe townsite and surrounding properties.
##Firefighters are establishing containment lines north and west of Windy Harbour Road and Salmon Beach Beach Road.
##Firefighters have saved a number of structures, including homes.
##Crews from SES and WA Police are also assisting at the scene.
##DFES have recommed people evacuate to Pemberton. This is not a forced evacuation and people can choose to stay if they wish.
##WA Police are stationed in Windy Harbour.



EXTRA INFORMATION:
##An emergency situation has been declared for the Shire of Manjimup in respect of this incident. This provides the hazard management agency with additional powers to prevent and minimise the extent of the emergency.
##One dwelling and shed have been confirmed lost.
##The fire was reported at 10am on Friday 30 January 2015.
##Telephone text and voice messages have been issued.
##The cause of the fire is lightning.
##Landline telephone access may be affected.
##You can enquire about loved ones via Register.Find.Reunite at https://register.redcross.org.au/ or call 1800 015 337
##An inter-agency Incident Management Team comprising DFES, Parks and Wildlife and local government is managing the fire, under overall control by DFES.



KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa, listen to ABC local radio, or news bulletins.



Updates will be provided every hour unless the situation changes.

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[the evil twin]

I hear ya, wa489... gotta be the biggest fire I've seen since I got to WA.

Stay safe mate.

[Woof]

Got some more help from over East, with more on the way...................thanks heaps
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm190/Uriah57/10982452_10153158551814416_8030595440715439508_n_z pskckywca7.jpg (http://s296.photobucket.com/user/Uriah57/media/10982452_10153158551814416_8030595440715439508_n_z pskckywca7.jpg.html)

[93patrol]

NSW government is sending one of their big water choppers over to help. Thanks guys

[oncedisturbed]

They need the Hercules water bomber from VIC to come over and then WA needs to buy at least 1 here.

As I said yesterday possum, more than welcome up here if the need arises.

[Woof]

Saw a post that there are trucks and crews coming from SA, could not find any confirmation though

[threedogs]

Gee I pray to the all mighty these fires were not deliberately lit

[Woof]

Gee I pray to the all mighty these fires were not deliberately lit

From what I have read they were all caused by lightning strikes, we have had so many storms here in the last few weeks, never seen so many

[93patrol]

It's been crazy watching the night sky on nightshift. Was actually worried at on point I might get hit when I was at the top of one of the buildings at work

[NissanGQ4.2]

NSW government is sending one of their big water choppers over to help. Thanks guys

Thats the way NSW......about time though

Those things are awesome in action, we had it here when we had our bad fires :)

[NissanGQ4.2]

They need the Hercules water bomber from VIC to come over and then WA needs to buy at least 1 here.



Good luck with that, Australia doesn't own any of the sky cranes we use far 2 often, there only on lease as far as I'm lead 2 believe :(

[Woof]

Good luck with that, Australia doesn't own any of the sky cranes we use far 2 often, there only on lease as far as I'm lead 2 believe :(

We lease one as well, it is called Elvis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_z-f35fGl8

[Avo]

they have seemed to have our end under some sort of control,the break away fires where dealt with today,but to the east side it has gotten much larger again,they have been putting in all there efforts to stop Northcliffe for4m burning and also stopping it from coming around from the west and getting pemberton.today was a little more relxed for us with about 1-2mm of rain drizzle.

[Avo]

They need the Hercules water bomber from VIC to come over and then WA needs to buy at least 1 here.

As I said yesterday possum, more than welcome up here if the need arises.

appreciated OD the same goes for the perth mob,i nearly went to clunks but he didn't have any Jacks

[Woof]

appreciated OD the same goes for the perth mob,i nearly went to clunks but he didn't have any Jacks

Mate if you turn up at my door, I will have a bottle of Jacks and some KFP for you

[Clunk]

appreciated OD the same goes for the perth mob,i nearly went to clunks but he didn't have any Jacks

Hey, I told you I'd go and get one nobhead

[Avo]

Bwhaaaa...thanks Doggy...see clunk that's a true friend

[Clunk]

Bwhaaaa...thanks Doggy...see clunk that's a true friend

He only wants you for your hugs

[Avo]

one of the letters put into the fire fighters lunch today,written by a student at pemberton district high school...(kindy to yr 10)over 500 lunches packed today with about 700 needed daily in the days to come.. this picture is off of a FB page..all of our kids that attended school has written a hand printed note to accompany each prepared lunch.

[the evil twin]

Yeah, there are a lot of volly's talking about them... pretty awesome actually.

[BigRAWesty]

they have seemed to have our end under some sort of control,the break away fires where dealt with today,but to the east side it has gotten much larger again,they have been putting in all there efforts to stop Northcliffe for4m burning and also stopping it from coming around from the west and getting pemberton.today was a little more relxed for us with about 1-2mm of rain drizzle. that's great news. Still to close though. Hopefully they can hold it off. Yea the whole lease the fire equipment is bs IMO. We have to large ag water bombers based in the mount. Been told its $3000 a day lease for the pair but $4000 an hour when both running. At that sort of cost surly it's not viable over a purchase.

[Avo]

any updates on the other fires ET.boddington fire sounds out of control?look like i'll be keeping my kids home today,asthma runs in the family and you cannot see 200mtrs thanks for all the support along the way to fellas..hopefully the weekend comes and goes without to much more flare ups..last night they say this could burn all summer so I suppose they are containing it on the edges then tit'll be watched as the middle burns out..the bush is thick,high and hard to get to down here,no mountaian but a lot of swamps and wet ground

[krbrooking]

that's great news. Still to close though. Hopefully they can hold it off. Yea the whole lease the fire equipment is bs IMO. We have to large ag water bombers based in the mount. Been told its $3000 a day lease for the pair but $4000 an hour when both running. At that sort of cost surly it's not viable over a purchase.

That is shocking, sometimes I think this government just likes having excuses to spend money. That is over 1mill a year?????

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[TPC]

That is shocking, sometimes I think this government just likes having excuses to spend money. That is over 1mill a year?????

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Costs $30-40 million to buy one though.

[BigRAWesty]

Costs $30-40 million to buy one though.
Not tha ag boomers.
500,000 max each plane.
I guess it comes down to responsibility. If they hire then they are supply a service and if they can't well then their in the shit. Gov wipe their hands

[Clunk]

Not tha ag boomers.
500,000 max each plane.
I guess it comes down to responsibility. If they hire then they are supply a service and if they can't well then their in the shit. Gov wipe their hands

what planes are those Kallen?

[BigRAWesty]

what planes are those Kallen? Similar to these http://www.stockjournal.com.au/news/agriculture/agribusiness/general-news/north-gets-firefighting-upgrade/2631569.aspx

3200-litre Air Tractor 802 with a turbo-prop is the plane of choice

[Clunk]

Similar to these http://www.stockjournal.com.au/news/agriculture/agribusiness/general-news/north-gets-firefighting-upgrade/2631569.aspx

3200-litre Air Tractor 802 with a turbo-prop is the plane of choice

still have the high maintenance and running costs etc. Still cheaper to lease than to purchase

[Avo]

Kallen we have them station here already every fire season....the resourses thrown at this fire is amazing..they could do nothing apart from watch it,sure they where water bombing it with helis planes and ion the ground but with trees 60m tall and the fire in the tree tops and on the ground little was making no effect.thats why they have over 200 dozers making breaks 300mtrs wide for km's

[Avo]

I have heard on the abc news that the Boddington fire whicjh is out of control has had the airfleet grounded due to heavy smoke.

[BigRAWesty]

Kallen we have them station here already every fire season....the resourses thrown at this fire is amazing..they could do nothing apart from watch it,sure they where water bombing it with helis planes and ion the ground but with trees 60m tall and the fire in the tree tops and on the ground little was making no effect.thats why they have over 200 dozers making breaks 300mtrs wide for km's

Yea everything has its limits. And yea I know what there battling. Living in a location which is 80% pine plantations a fire is a big thing.

Hopefully the brakes they put in is enough to hold it. Not good that the air fleet have been grounded

[93patrol]

A fire started near work today. Started off small and then escalated we had water bombers and a few fire trucks out. Even our little work tender went out to help. Once the wind picked up the fire took off like a rocket.

[Avo]

looks like we're winning.we are on a watch and act.Lets hope Boddington can have the same luck as us....

[Avo]

lucky escape for 4 guys today.only 2 people with minor injuries..it's tough out there...caught up with some Vic firies today..they loved a visit and of course the hug..loved meeting my kids and all the letters they have received in support..

[93patrol]

Bloody lucky it didn't land on the cab

[93patrol]

This is interesting reading about laws about total fire ban.

http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/TotalFireBanWhatCantIDo.aspx#8

[the evil twin]

That is one big old tree there.

Initial story I got was the two dudes who were injured were on the back and jumped off, dunno if that was true or not.

It also demonstrates why the powers that be keep, or at least try to keep, the tracks closed after the fires have gone thru.
Sometimes it takes months to assess fire damage and which trees that may still come down without much warning.

[Clunk]

This is interesting reading about laws about total fire ban.

http://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/totalfirebans/Pages/TotalFireBanWhatCantIDo.aspx#8

Yep that's been a hot topic on a few of the fartbook 4wd pages over here this weekend.

[Avo]

That is one big old tree there.

Initial story I got was the two dudes who were injured were on the back and jumped off, dunno if that was true or not.

It also demonstrates why the powers that be keep, or at least try to keep, the tracks closed after the fires have gone thru.
Sometimes it takes months to assess fire damage and which trees that may still come down without much warning.

yep I heard that aswell...as for the bush being shut I won't be supprised if it shut for the rest of summer..they'll contain it and then have to watch the middle closely for ages(there goes my salmon season )....the western side down by the meerup river has flared up again today with the temps and the wind.looks like it has gone past the meerup dunes now.

[NissanGQ4.2]

Good 2 hear Northcliffe has gone to a watch and act :)

I recon this guy is onto how bush fires should be contained: http://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/science-technology/fighting-bushfires-explosives.

I've been saying it for ages, but I'm sure the greenies would dissaprove of this method

[4bye4]

Um, not sure about the size of the explosion needed to put out a bush fire. Needs a lot more work IMHO. I like the comment in the article about detaching the explosives from the helecopter when the blast happens. Yea that makes sence, especially to helicopter pilots I would think.
Might be worth using it on greenies though.

[BigRAWesty]

Good 2 hear Northcliffe has gone to a watch and act :) I recon this guy is onto how bush fires should be contained: http://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/science-technology/fighting-bushfires-explosives. I've been saying it for ages, but I'm sure the greenies would dissaprove of this method

Awesome. It is the way to go that's for sure..

[the evil twin]

Some absolute arrrsehole has just lit a series of 6 fires alongside the Freeway here in a bunch of bushland, small acreages and buffer zones right beside a very densely populated suburb.

[BigRAWesty]

Some absolute arrrsehole has just lit a series of 6 fires alongside the Freeway here in a bunch of bushland, small acreages and buffer zones right beside a very densely populated suburb.

People like that when cought should be treated like a witch....

Hopefully they are contained quickly, and the fires put out

[Clunk]

Some absolute arrrsehole has just lit a series of 6 fires alongside the Freeway here in a bunch of bushland, small acreages and buffer zones right beside a very densely populated suburb.

Is that the alert for Baldivis? Friggin meatheads

[Dazzalco]

Is that the alert for Baldivis? Friggin meatheads

Yep stupid arsonist, but big thanks to the fireres and helicopters managed to stop one of the fires across the road from me quite quick

[the evil twin]

Is that the alert for Baldivis? Friggin meatheads

Yes Clunk, that's the one


Yep stupid arsonist, but big thanks to the fireres and helicopters managed to stop one of the fires across the road from me quite quick

Pretty effective if they can get there quick aren't they.

In the past few years a Helitac or two have been prepositioned at Baldivis because it is so dangerous in our greater area if a fire gets a go on.
I don't think they had them there this year as it has been so busy.

[Dazzalco]

Yes Clunk, that's the one



Pretty effective if they can get there quick aren't they.

In the past few years a Helitac or two have been prepositioned at Baldivis because it is so dangerous in our greater area if a fire gets a go on.
I don't think they had them there this year as it has been so busy.

At one stage there was 3 helitac and 2 fixed winged bomers

[93patrol]

Filthy dogs need to be shot.

[krbrooking]

It's disgusting they should be made to volunteer to help all the burn animals and the cleanup them go volunteer at the burn ward.

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[mudnut]

It's disgusting they should be made to volunteer to help all the burn animals and the cleanup them go volunteer at the burn ward.

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As common sense as that suggestion seems, they would probably be sick enough to enjoy looking at the the results of their actions.

[Avo]

Looks like they'll get Hwy #1 back open tomorrow..yahoo for the people further south..still 100 firefighter on the ground but it is contained...

[Avo]

A before and after of a shot near Windy harbour lighthouse looking over the coast

[Clunk]

Looks like they'll get Hwy #1 back open tomorrow..yahoo for the people further south..still 100 firefighter on the ground but it is contained...

would never know that this was still going if it weren't for the DFES site updates.............. been nothing in the news for quite sometime now

[Avo]

this is what town looks like.western power has been flat out everywhere restoring power lines..and the airport pic is from last week

[Avo]

special thanks to everyone involved,

[Avo]

d'entrecasteaux NP.the road to Windy harbour

[Avo]

..........

[krbrooking]

Can't believe these are still going. Far out. Hoe it get contained soon.

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[Avo]

they are contained matey,they just reckon they'll keep burning within the boundary until we get a decent weather event..usually starts raining just after easter..so not long now..

[krbrooking]

Oh that's good. Still be hard work though.

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[4bye4]

looks like its on again, this time in the outer metro.
Apparently the freeway is closed in both directionssouth of Perth.
Tuesday 24 February 2015 - 1:47 PM
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING remains for people in western parts of Casuarina and Anketell, and the eastern part of Bertram in the City of Kwinana, bounded by Anketell Road, Treeby Road, Bombay Boulevard, Orton Road and Johnson Road. This includes the Kwinana Freeway.

[the evil twin]

Yep, The Spectacles Reserve has caught again.

Roll on Winter, at least the Storms are more localised and rotten little scumbags can't start one

[4bye4]

Apart from the immediate damage to life and property, these idiots contribute to shires and councils banning camping and off road activities. Wont be anywhere to go soon.