Source: Emergency WA

A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is in place for people in an area bounded by Osmington road to the south, Bell and Stuart road to the north, Jindong-Treeton road to the west and Great North Road to the east in parts of TREETON and OSMINGTON in the SHIRE OF AUGUSTA MARGARET RIVER.

You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes.

The alert level for this fire has been upgraded due to weather conditions and the fire is escalating in heavy fuels.

The fire started near the intersection of CANE BRAKE RD and CROSSING RD in TREETON.

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.

Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.

If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home.

Go to a room in your home away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape.

Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry.

If you are not at home, it's too dangerous to return.

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