AAP General News (Australia)
12-02-2011
WA:Farm sheds destroyed in WA bushfire
PERTH, Dec 2 AAP - Fire crews are still battling an unpredictable and out of control
blaze in Western Australia's southwest as authorities warn homes and lives are in danger.
An emergency warning was issued on Thursday and remains in place on Friday for people
within a 5km radius from the junction of Milyeannup Coast Road and Woodarburrup Road in
the Shire of Nannup.
Two farm sheds have been destroyed in the bushfire, and one house and ancillary structures
have also received minor damage.
The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) says flames up to five metres high
are burning in tea-tree and paperbark wetlands. Boggy conditions are limiting access to
the area.
More than 38,800 hectares have been burnt so far.
About 85 career and volunteer Bush Fire Service, Department of Environment and Conservation,
Shire of Nannup and plantation industry firefighters are working to strengthen containment
lines.
They are backburning away from Milyeannup Coast Road.
Residents have been told that if the way is clear, they should leave immediately for
a safer place.
FESA advises those residents who are well prepared and planning to shelter in their
homes to start patrolling with their garden hoses and check for spot fires.
If residents are not at home, it is too dangerous to return now, FESA says.
A "watch and act" alert also remains in place for west of Lake Quitjup, as well as
Black Point and White Point roads.
A fire has entered private property and Gingilup Swamps Nature Reserve west of D'Entrecasteaux
National Park in the Shire of Nannup.
A watch and act alert also remains near Molloy Island and East Augusta in the Shire
of Augusta-Margaret River.
There is a possible threat to lives and homes in these areas and residents have been
warned to leave or get ready to actively defend their properties.
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KEYWORD: BUSHFIRES WA
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