Boddington Bushfire: Alert downgraded to Bushfire Advice, no longer a threat to lives or homes

A bushfire in the Shire of Boddington has been downgraded to a bushfire advice alert for residents in Bannister, Boddington and Marradong, with the blaze now contained.

The advice is in place for an area bounded by Gold Mine Road, Bannister Marradong Road, Bannister Road, Pinjarra Williams Road, Pinjarra Williams Road and Siding Road.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services says there is no longer a threat to lives or homes in the area as the fire is now stationary and contained.

The fire was reported at 7.22am on Tuesday, with a watch and act alert issued just before 8.45am.

Eight brigade and volunteer firefighting crews rushed to the scene, actively fighting the fire and putting in containment lines and firebreaks.

Four of those crews left the scene at about 10.30am when the threat was downgraded, leaving others to monitor the blaze.

Three water bombers and a supervising aircraft are also at the scene to assist ground crews.

All roads remain open, but DFES has asked motorists to avoid the area if possible.

BUSHFIRE ADVICE - MONITOR CONDITIONS - BANNISTER, BODDINGTON AND MARRADONG

WHAT TO DO

• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Read through your plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA, or in the Emergency WA app.
• Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.
• Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.
• If you have a respiratory condition and you have been affected by smoke you should contact your local doctor or call Health Direct on 1800 022 222.

IF DRIVING

• Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
• Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
• If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.