Firefighters gain control of Parmelia bushfire

The bushfire was posing a possible threat to nearby homes. PIC: Cazz Jones/Facebook

A bushfire burning in the northern part of Parmelia is now contained and under control.

The blaze started near the intersection of Sicklemore Road and Alton Way around 12pm on Tuesday.

At one point, nearby residents were being urged to leave their homes or get ready to defend them.

The bushfire has now been downgraded to an advice and firefighters are patrolling the area and mopping up.

It is not yet known how the fire started.

LATEST DFES ALERT:

Bushfire ADVICE for northern part of PARMELIA in CITY OF KWINANA

ALERT LEVEL:

A bushfire ADVICE is in place for people in an area bounded by PICKERING AVENUE to the west, DURRANT AVENUE to the north, SICKLEMORE ROAD to the east and ALTON WAY to the south in the northern part of PARMELIA in CITY OF KWINANA.

  • Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.
  • The fire started near the intersection of SICKLEMORE RD and ALTON WAY in PARMELIA.

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.

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:

  • The bushfire is stationary.
  • It is contained and under control.

ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:

Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site.

  • Sicklemore Road within the bushfire advice has been closed. 

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 calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the CITY OF KWINANA.

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:

  • Firefighters are patrolling the area and mopping up.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

  • The fire was reported at 12:08 PM on 22 December 2020.

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