{"id":487217,"date":"2026-01-02T13:59:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T13:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/487217\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T13:59:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T13:59:12","slug":"dandaragan-bushfire-watch-and-act-warning-issued-to-residents-as-out-of-control-blaze-rages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/487217\/","title":{"rendered":"Dandaragan bushfire: Watch and act warning issued to residents as out-of-control blaze rages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">Residents in Dandaragan and Yathroo have received a watch and act alert for an out-of-control bushfire raging in the area, with a possible threat to lives and homes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">People living in the area between Lupin Valley Road to the north, Rowes Road to the east, Bidgerabbie Road to the south, and Dandaragan Road to the north have been instructed to monitor conditions for the blaze which is moving in a northerly direction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">The alert was issues at 4.19pm on Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">DFES has issued the following advice for residents:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"css-hocug1-StyledPNBaseList e1tb42w52\">\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">You may need to act quickly so ensure you are prepared if the situation gets worse.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Read through your plan. If you do not have a plan, make one now on <a class=\"css-445i33-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Femergency.wa.gov.au%2Fplan&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckat.kraayvanger%40wanews.com.au%7C74d6fbfb7d0a482ae43208de49d99256%7Ca45470d5309e426fae080255f1aa55cc%7C0%7C0%7C639029395970963135%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=W4DK3Lh0Iiz46zKAypI3HcaATNbfitF8JWAhlXF5ig8%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Emergency WA<\/a> or in the <a class=\"css-445i33-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Femergency.wa.gov.au%2Fapp%2Fplan&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckat.kraayvanger%40wanews.com.au%7C74d6fbfb7d0a482ae43208de49d99256%7Ca45470d5309e426fae080255f1aa55cc%7C0%7C0%7C639029395970996357%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sD7toOTnCc6MH9YbHoKnzC7HOCqlNzHC8yryFO7oCtA%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Emergency WA app<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Have your emergency kit ready.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">If you find it hard to move quickly, leaving now is your safest option.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Keep your doors and windows closed to keep out smoke.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Continue to patrol your property and be ready to put out spot fires.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">DFES has also released a bushfire advice alert for nearby residents in the area bound by Rowes Road to the east, Dandaragan Road to the West, and Kayanaba Road to the north, saying there is no threat to lives and homes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">DFES issued the following advice for the second alert:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"css-hocug1-StyledPNBaseList e1tb42w52\">\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Read through your plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. If you do not have a plan, make one now on <a class=\"css-445i33-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Femergency.wa.gov.au%2Fplan&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckat.kraayvanger%40wanews.com.au%7C74d6fbfb7d0a482ae43208de49d99256%7Ca45470d5309e426fae080255f1aa55cc%7C0%7C0%7C639029395971012932%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=U6S9bOsj4jYBUtF17KDg%2BEPBCxXbVJ5jLFxDFIh86oQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Emergency WA<\/a>, or in the <a class=\"css-445i33-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Femergency.wa.gov.au%2Fapp%2Fplan&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckat.kraayvanger%40wanews.com.au%7C74d6fbfb7d0a482ae43208de49d99256%7Ca45470d5309e426fae080255f1aa55cc%7C0%7C0%7C639029395971028677%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=TM0JpfEvVciMElvfTQox%2FqMhY4k5LWzn7qoogk%2BimOc%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Emergency WA app<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on <a class=\"css-445i33-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.perthnow.com.au\/wa\/tel:1800022222\" target=\"_blank\">1800 022 222<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\"><strong>If driving<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"css-hocug1-StyledPNBaseList e1tb42w52\">\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"css-174hqq1-StyledPNParagraph-StyledPNTextListItem-StyledPNListItem-StyledPNTextListItem e1tb42w50\">If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"css-9cqv6l-StyledPNParagraph e8utp6u0\">DFES confirmed the Shire of Dandaragan is managing the fire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Residents in Dandaragan and Yathroo have received a watch and act alert for an out-of-control bushfire raging in&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":487218,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[4740,164887,14736,50,8632],"class_list":{"0":"post-487217","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"tag-australia","9":"tag-bushfires","10":"tag-disaster-and-emergency","11":"tag-news","12":"tag-wa-news"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115825867643246744","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=487217"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/487217\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/487218"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=487217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=487217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=487217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}