Bush fire sul nostro tragitto

Notando una nuvola un po' fuori posto nel  cielo azzurro, e appurato che si tratta di un incendio nel bush, ho consultato il sito locale, essendoci qui copertura 3G. 

Visto come la prendono sportiva, pur con le cautele del caso, avanziamo in fretta dato che il vento al momento porta il fumo nella direzione opposta a dove siamo noi. Ecco il report, per chi legge in inglese, ma il succo si capisce anche con una minima infarinatura...

Updated: 10 min 9 sec ago

Bushfire ADVICE for the Derby Highway between Gibb River Road and Great Northern Highway in the Shire of Derby West Kimberley

44 min 57 sec ago

Category: Fire Alert Summary: A bushfire ADVICE remains in place for the Derby Highway between the Gibb River Road and the Great Northern Highway in the Shire of Derby West Kimberley. Content: ALERT LEVEL:  

A bushfire ADVICE remains in place for the Derby Highway between the Gibb River Road and the Great Northern Highway in the Shire of Derby West Kimberley.  

There are multiple fires burning in the area.  

A complex of fires is burning south of the Gibb River Road, approximately seven kilometres east of the Derby Highway intersection, and another is burning east of the Derby Highway approximately 200 kilometres south of the Gibb River Road intersection. 

There is no 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 travelling 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:  

No roads are closed.  

Motorists should avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.  

BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:  

The bushfires are contained and not controlled.  

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:  

DFES staff are flying over the fires this morning to monitor the area.  

The fires were first reported on Monday 29 July. 

It is estimated that the fires have burnt through approximately 5000 hectares each. 

CAUSE:  

The cause of the fires is unknown.  

AGENCY RESPONSIBLE:  

DFES is managing the fire.  

KEEP UP TO DATE: 

Visit www.dfes.wa.gov.au, call 1300 657 209 or listen to news bulletins. 

The next update will be provided by 4pm today unless the situation changes.  Publication Time: 1/08/2013 9:57 AM