The fire on Friday between Murray Rd and the lakes, south of South Coast Highway. Photos: supplied, Jo and Wayne Davey
Three firemen were hospitalised after a fire truck was caught in the Dalyup blaze last Friday.
A spokesperson from St John’s Hospital said two men, one in his thirties and one in his forties, were treated for smoke inhalation.
They said the third man, in his fifties, was treated for smoke inhalation and burns.
Spokespeople from St John’s Hospital and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) said the injuries sustained by the firefighters were not serious.
“There is a very strong community of people who are intense on working together to get the fires put out,” the DFES spokesperson said.
He said resources on the scene included crews from Esperance, Quarry Road, Pink Lake, Nerridup, Scaddon, Cascade, Coomalbidgup, Gibson, the Shire of Esperance, Condingup and Dalyup and various farmer response units.
On Friday, the spokesperson said firefighting efforts included the use of water bombers and an air tanker.
He said waterbombers continued to douse the blaze over the weekend and the fire was still uncontained as of Monday.
“We have Dalyup and various farmer response groups still on the site,” he said.
“There are Shire workers as well assessing vegetation along Murray Road.”
“Bushfire advice is still active.”
On Monday, Emergency WA Bushfire Advice was to “stay informed,”
and “stay alert and monitor your surroundings.”
“Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
“Read through your bushfire plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.”
A Shire of Esperance spokesperson said that as of Monday, a total of approximately 5500 hectares had been burnt.
They said the cause of the fire was under investigation.
“Crews will carry out patrols for the remainder of Monday and into tomorrow, with periodic patrols to follow,” they said.
