A BUSHFIRE alert for south-east of Perth has been downgraded from emergency to a watch and act overnight.
There was an out-of-control fire threatening lives and homes in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale and Rockingham.
The bushfire is now stationary, contained and under control.
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READ NOWThe watch and act has been issued for people north of Karnup Road, east of Manning Road, south of Mundijong Road and west of Kargotich Road in the northern part of Hopeland and the western part of Mardella in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale.
“Due to favourable weather conditions overnight, firefighters have been able to control the fire,” the alert states.
“The alert level remains at a Watch and Act while further information on the bushfire is obtained by aerial support this morning.”
A number of roads have been closed including:
- Lowlands Road and Rapids Road
- Intersection of Gull road and Rapids Road
- Intersection of Rowe Road and Rapids Road
- Intersection of Hopeland Road and Karnup Road
The fire started near the intersection of Rowe Road and Hopeland Rd in Hopeland at about 2.19pm on Tuesday.
A bushfire advice has also been issued for people in an area north of Mundijong Road, west of Hopkinson Road, south of Gossage Road and east of King Road, and another area north of Karnup Road, south of Rowe Road and Mundijong Road, west of Wright Road and Richardson Road and east of Manning Road.
WHAT TO DO in a bushfire emergency:
If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place.
Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly.
Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home.
Go to a room in your home away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape.
Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry.
If you are not at home, it’s too dangerous to return.
— For up-to-date information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au.