CFA Urgent Threat message - Black Range 2.20pm

DSE and CFA advise residents in the lower Rose River, Abbeyard, Catherine River and Dandongadale area, the Black Range fire has spotted over control lines and a south westerly wind change will cause these communities to be threatened by fire.

These residents are advised to activate their stay or go fire plans immediately.

Residents in this area are advised that embers may be landing around their property soon and they should take all measures to put them out as they arrive.

It is important that all residents protect themselves from radiant heat by wearing the right clothing. Residents should wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, sturdy boats and a broad rimmed hat. Synthetic material should not be worn.

As the fire front approaches it will become unsafe to be either on foot or in a car as the heat radiating from the fire will be intense. Residents should avoid being exposed to radiant heat at all costs, and should make use of structures like their home to shelter as the fire front passes.

After the fire front has passed, residents should immediately begin to patrol their house for embers or areas that are burning and extinguish them as best they can.