UPDATE: One home has been affected by the bushfire emergency in Yanchep tonight, a DFES spokesperson has confirmed. A temporary evacuation centre has been set up at 17 Tapping Way in Quinns Rocks. Emergency WA is the State's official website for community warnings and other emergency management information for bushfires, storms, cyclones, floods, prescribed burns, hazardous material incidents and more. The best way to keep informed during an emergency is to seek information from your relevant emergency services agency. (9News) Meanwhile the Yanchep National Park fire continues to pose a danger to residents in surrounding areas. The Emergency Warning area has been extended north to Wilbinga Road. "The wife's packing up some sentimental [things] and I'm just packing up the hard drives and computer, all information on it.". "I was meant to fly out from Perth Airport this morning, but I missed the flight by two minutes because of the warnings here," he said. The blaze began near the intersection of Indian Ocean Drive and Yanchep Beach Road. Motorists are asked to avoid the … Incident Report Request Lodge an Incident Report Request “I am very proud to be part of the McGowan team which is delivering for our local fire stations, and very proud to stand alongside Minister Logan as he made the announcement.”, Today, I have signed into law S. 2981, the “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned…, On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, the President signed into law: H.R. A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people Yanchep Beach Road and Old Yanchep Road to the north, Indian Ocean Drive to the east and Marmion Avenue to the west including Yanchep Golf Estate and Yanchep National Park in the CITY OF WANNEROO. 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Yanchep Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service firefighters will have a new upgraded home for the 2021-22 bushfire season with $914,000 of renovations to start next year. The Education Department has told parents of students at those schools and centres to keep them at home. "We've certainly tolerated fires before and most of us are pretty used to those sort of conditions and take all precautions, but when it gets this close it's a very frightening experience," she said. The information on this website is not intended to be used to make decisions about active fires. "There absolutely still is a threat … we can rapidly escalate the warnings if there is a need to do that," he said. WHAT TO DO: Stay alert and monitor your surroundings. The fire has so far burnt through more than 1,680 hectares of mostly dense scrub, about 50 kilometres north of Perth's CBD, as the city braces for a run of record-breaking heat until Sunday. Visit us at Perth's historic first Fire Station - Now open. "It's so sad that such a massive part of our community was destroyed … Yanchep has grown so much and I feel like the servo was our old icon of the old Yanchep. Lives and homes remain under threat from the Yanchep bushfire as scorching conditions prompted total fire bans across much of WA’s south west corner. Helicopter footage from the scene showed structures on fire at the petrol station, including a number of surrounding vehicles. An original emergency warning was scaled back to a watch and act level shortly after 5:00am on Thursday, but Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Superintendent Ray Buchan said crews were still working hard to build containment lines to keep the fire within the national park. DFES Incident Photographer Lewis van Bommel Two evacuation centres are in operation at Gumblossom Community … Fire authorities told people in several local areas to move south, while others were warned that they should plan to leave their homes if necessary. As of 3:00am, people in the Perth suburb of Two Rocks and people north of Yanchep Beach Road were under immediate threat and advised to leave now, heading south along Two Rocks Road. Another resident, Kerrie France, said the blaze was much more severe than others to hit the area recently. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). 6000 homes saved in Perth's north but fire still threatening others. Kangaroo spotted bounding around Melbourne mall. All trademarks and rights are owned by their respective owners. “These major refurbishments will not only help these local volunteer firefighters thrive and grow into the future, they play a crucial role in helping the building and construction sector recover from the financial impacts of COVID-19.”. Three major roads have reportedly been closed due to the fire. Welcome to Yanchep Volunteer Fire and Rescues facebook page. A mid-afternoon wind change on Thursday saw the fire move north towards Two Rocks, threatening the suburb and houses to its east and triggering an alert. Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency services personnel working on site. More on 7NEWS.com.au Authorities are expected to downgrade an emergency warning for a fire burning north of Yanchep. "You don't really know what to do. Today's temperature will hit 41C in Perth with a fire danger rating of severe. "I'm glad I did miss it because it has just flared back up again, so we've come back home, got some more stuff. "We encourage the community to maintain vigilance … although we're saying the work that's been done [so far] has been effective, due to the weather conditions that are expected, that can change rapidly.". Welcome to Yanchep Volunteer Fire and Rescues facebook page. Evening COVID-19 Update - November 18. Anyone with homes in those areas is being told it is too dangerous to return. Nearly $500,000 has been provided through the State Government’s COVID-19 economic recovery plan. Mr Hinton said the fire would likely reach the town of Woodridge, 26km from Two Rocks and on the northern fringe of Yanchep National Park, and residents were urged to evacuate. An emergency alert for residents around Guilderton, Gabbadah, Wilbinga, Caraban, Redfield Park, Sovereign Hill, Two Rocks, Yanchep and Eglinton has been downgraded, though the Department of Fire and Emergency Services warned there was still a … The fire remained at emergency level overnight with a continued threat to lives and homes in the Perth suburb of Yanchep after a petrol station as well as a house on the same property were severely damaged late yesterday. One home and a petrol station at Yanchep were destroyed by fire on Wednesday. Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames. “New or upgraded facilities can help attract more volunteers and give existing volunteers greater support, more training and office space, and more appropriate appliance areas. The fire started near INDIAN OCEAN DR in YANCHEP. Authorities managed to prevent the 13,000 hectare fire from entering residential estates in the area and saved 6,000 homes. “Last year’s fires in Yanchep and Two Rocks serve as an important reminder about how invaluable volunteers are to our emergency response. Yanchep fire. Yanchep Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service firefighters will have a new upgraded home for the 2021-22 bushfire season with $914,000 of renovations to start next year. Helicopter footage from the scene showed structures on fire at the petrol station, including a number of surrounding vehicles. The home was in the vicinity of the Yanchep Service Station, which was destroyed as the fast-moving blaze moved in a north westerly direction towards homes. Approximately $7 million will be spent across the State as part of the recovery plan to improve Emergency Services facilities over two years. The cause of the fire is unknown. "The wife and kids left earlier but I think we're all right now, I think there's not much left to burn," he said. The City of Wanneroo also has staff in attendance. The upgrades are part of a $60 million blitz to maintain or upgrade State assets including police and fire stations. They have been told by authorities to leave immediately if the path is clear or prepare to actively defend homes. 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Some other outbuildings have also been damaged, the fire service says. "For three generations, we were doing our part as a local business to help build Yanchep to what it is today." "I just had all the sprinklers on and just kept an eye on it, it got close but I think we're all right. Another resident, Tim Williams, chose to stay behind. A number of roads have been closed including: Yanchep Beach Road Old Yanchep Road Indian Ocean Drive Yanchep National Park is closed. "[The owners are] a real community family, they're always helping everyone out so I hope we can do the same and help them.". “These local heroes are extremely deserving. We are mindful of the weather that's coming in with the associated wind," he said. Yanchep fire Emergency Warning area extended north Two Rocks, Breakwater Estate and Seatrees Estate remain under Emergency Warning, authorities have said. Child Safety Contact DFES in relation to child safety matters. Evening News Update - November 18. Follow our live coverage for the latest news on the coronavirus pandemic. There is a threat to lives and homes. An emergency warning is in place for people in Two Rocks, Breakwater and Seatree Estates, as well as parts of Yanchep, Wilbinga, Caraban. Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. 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