A bushfire in Pink Lake is currently threatening lives and homes.
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is issued for people near Helms Drive, Barook Road and Tuart Forest Grove in western parts of Pink Lake.
People in this area need to either leave if they're not prepared, or those that are prepared get ready to defend their homes or properties.
The fire, which started at the intersection of Helms Drive and Kingsmill Retreat, is moving fast, uncontrolled and unpredictable. Some roads are closed including Helms Drive, Barook Drive and Tuart Forest Grove. Full details below. ISSUED: 3:38pm Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for PINK LAKE in SHIRE OF ESPERANCE ALERT LEVEL: WHAT TO DO: Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site. Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dfes_wa, Facebook: https://facebook.com/dfeswa/
A bushfire WATCH AND ACT has been issued for people near Helms Drive, Barook Road and Tuart Forest Grove in western parts of Pink Lake in the Shire of Esperance.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
A number of roads have been closed including:
Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au OR SHIRE OF ESPERANCE.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
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