Firefighters are on the scene of a bushfire south-east of Perth.
The fire is burning near the intersection of Champion Drive and Tonkin Highway in Champion Lakes.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has issued a bushfire advice for people in an area bounded by Southern River Road, Corfield Street, Albany Highway and Westfield Road.
There is no threat to lives or homes but there is a lot of smoke in the area which may affect motorists.
LATEST DFES ALERT:
Bushfire ADVICE for parts of CHAMPION LAKES in the CITY OF ARMADALE
ALERT LEVEL:
A bushfire ADVICE has been issued for people in an area bounded by Southern River Road, Corfield Street, Albany Highway and Westfield Road in CHAMPION LAKES in the CITY OF ARMADALE.
• 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.
• The fire started near the intersection of CHAMPION DR and TONKIN HWY in CHAMPION LAKES.
WHAT TO DO:
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.
• 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 AND CONDITIONS:
Roads have not 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 www.mainroads.wa.gov.au OR by contacting CITY OF ARMADALE.
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
• Firefighters are actively fighting the fire.
• 20 Bush Fire Service, Career and Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services firefighters are attending.
EXTRA INFORMATION:
• The cause of the fire is unknown.
• DFES is managing the fire.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter @dfes_wa, or listen to news bulletins.
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