Bushfires spark reminder to be fire ready

Monday, 20 December 2004

The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) says a number of large bushfires in Western Australia's Goldfields region last week are a stark reminder for residents to prepare their properties for summer.

Six big fires burned through thousands of hectares of bushland in the Esperance region, while a large fire broke out in bushland near Coolgardie and covered Kalgoorlie-Boulder with a pall of smoke.

Fire crews in Esperance battled the flames for nearly three days and had to call in water bombers to help contain them.

FESA district manager Trevor Tasker says the threat of fire is high now that summer is here and residents need to take precautions.

"We always try and get the message across around now that where you have any loose gear or flammable stuff, move it 20 metres away from your house if you can and just prepare yourself," he said.

The Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM) says fires are still burning near Salmon Gums, Norseman and Coolgardie.

CALM says those fires are contained and are not threatening private property.

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Last Updated: 20/12/2004 09:00:00 (AWST)

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