The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) are planning to use the Hopetoun Sports Precinct as an assembly point for firefighters and emergency personnel while they fight bushfires in the Fitzgerald River National Park.
As they did in back in February (pictured above), they will use the sports ovals and surrounding areas to house temporary buildings and accommodation, such as dongas and tents.
Please make them all feel welcome.
Please take care when driving into Hopetoun town centre as emergency vehicles may be active in the area.
Bushfire info
A bushfire ADVICE is current for people near Hamersley Drive North between East Mount Barren and West River Road in the Fitzgerald River National Park (FRNP).
The bushfire is not contained or controlled, it is moving in a westerly direction. Active aerial water bombing is taking place.
Eastern access to the FRNP has been closed. Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site.
A number of roads within the park have been closed including:
- Hamersley Drive North from West River Road through to East Mount Barren
- access to the eastern end of the national park via Hamersley Inlet Road
- Moir Track
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke.
The cause of the fire is lightning. Parks and Wildlife Service is managing the fire.
A bushfire ADVICE is in place for people near Hamersley Drive North between East Mount Barren and West River Road in the eastern parts of Fitzgerald River National Park.
For more info visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au
Please report any fires to 000