Extreme temperatures over the next two days are expected to bring Western Australia’s most severe bushfire conditions for the season, authorities say.
The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts “very hot” conditions for Monday with temperatures of about 40 degrees in Perth city, paired with east to north-east winds.
“Fire danger ratings of extreme to catastrophic are possible over most of the south-west land division as well as the south-west Goldfields on Tuesday,” said a Fire and Emergency Services Authority statement issued today.
“If you live in an area with a catastrophic fire danger rating you should put your survival first and leave early. That is hours before a fire starts.
“Under no circumstances will it be safe to stay and defend your home.”
FESA suggests that residents from at-risk areas spend Monday “at the beach, shopping in the closest major town or with family and friends away from bushland”.
Total fire bans are yet to be issued but may be later today.
Emergency service crews say they are well prepared for the fire threat.
On Tuesday, Perth is expected to reach 36 degrees, with the chance of a shower.
Temperatures are then forecast to plummet, with showers bringing a maximum of 23 degrees on Wednesday, warming to 26 on Thursday and heading back into the high 20s by next weekend.
Source : www.watoday.com.au
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