Firefighters have extinguished a bushfire on Mundijong Road in Baldivis.
UPDATE: The alert has been downgraded to ALL CLEAR and the bushfire has been extinguished.
Mundijong Road reopened in both directions about 2.20pm.
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The fire started near the intersection of Telephone Lane around 11.40am.
A bushfire advice is currently in place for nearby residents.
There is no threat to lives or homes but there is a lot of smoke in the area.
The bushfire is moving slowly in a south-easterly direction.
It is contained but not controlled.
Mundijong Road is closed in both directions between St Albans Road and Duckpond Road.
LATEST DFES ALERT:
Bushfire ALL CLEAR for eastern parts of BALDIVIS in the CITY OF ROCKINGHAM
ALERT LEVEL:
An ALL CLEAR advice is in place for people travelling along Munjidong Road in eastern parts of BALDIVIS in the CITY OF ROCKINGHAM.
- The bushfire that was burning in BALDIVIS has been extinguished.
- Firefighters will monitor the area for the rest of the day.
- The danger has passed but you need to remain vigilant in case the situation changes.
WHAT TO DO:
- Drive slowly and with caution due to smoke and emergency services personnel working in the area.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
Roads are no longer closed.
- Mundijong Road has reopened in both directions between St Albans Road and Duckpond Road
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke. 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.
ANIMAL WELFARE
Owners or carers of livestock, pets and companion animals should activate their own animal welfare plan. During a bushfire take advice from Local Government Authorities to protect the lives of your animals while keeping yourself safe.
For more information on actions to take for each bushfire warning level, please see the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
- Firefighters are patrolling the area and mopping up.
EXTRA INFORMATION:
- The fire was reported at 11:40 AM on 15 March 2023.
- The cause of the fire is unknown.
- DFES is managing the fire.
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