Latest on the Bunnings Inglewood fire situation: Bunnings Inglewood fire contained but road closures still in place
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) has issued a Hazmat General Warning for the area around Bunnings, Inglewood.
Bunnings Inglewood Building starting to collapse @abcperth #perthnews lots of explosions inside pic.twitter.com/Q2eVdWeV3s
— Nadia Mitsopoulos (@NadiaMits) February 26, 2018
Firefighters are evacuating residents on Seventh Avenue and Eighth Avenue. A fire in a hardware store is resulting in potentially dangerous smoke blowing over Inglewood and surrounding suburbs including Bayswater, Bedford, Embleton and Morley.
There is a direct threat to lives and homes.
WHAT TO DO:
- As a precautionary measure, people in the area should remain inside, out of the smoke or fumes, with doors and windows closed. Air conditioners should also be switched off.
- People should stay away from the area. If you are already in the area take advice from emergency services personnel.
- People with medical concerns should contact their local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS:
Avoid the area and be aware of fire and emergency servcies personnel working on site.
A number of roads have been closed including:
- Beaufort Street between Central Avenue and Tenth Avenue.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel.
Road information may also be available by calling Main Roads WA on 138 138 or visiting www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING:
- Approximately 80 career Fire and Rescue Service firefighters are attending.
- Firefighters are actively fighting the fire and undertaking preventative action.
- ChemCentre and the Department of Environment and Regulation Pollution Response Unit are providing technical support to DFES.