Temporary evacuation centre opened at Roche Park

Affected residents may shelter temporarily at Roche Park Recreation Centre in
Coombes St, Collie.

Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for ALLANSON in SHIRE OF COLLIE
ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people bounded by Coalfields
Highway, Hamilton Road, Wallis Road, Mornington Road and Patstone Road, including
Worsley Back Road, McAvoy Road and Railway Parade in ALLANSON in the SHIRE OF
COLLIE.
• You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to
lives and homes.
• Homes on or near McAvoy Road, Railway Parade and Worsley Back Road are
under threat by fire now.
• The fire is heading towards the Allanson townsite.
WHAT TO DO:
• If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place.
• Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly.
• If your plan is to stay and actively defend, do not rely on mains water pressure as
it may be affected. If you have access to a water tank and plan to defend your
home, start patrolling with your hose and put out spot fires.
• If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home and actively
defend it.
• If you are not at home, it is too dangerous now to return.
• Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep
water running through the system if possible.
For more information, refer to: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/#
ENDS