Varley bushfire: Paddock fire in Shire of Lake Grace controlled and contained, threat reduced for three shires

Volunteer firefighters have contained a paddock fire in Varley, east of Lake Grace, about two hours after it sparked a bushfire advice alert on Monday morning.

The crop fire was reported at 9.23am on Monday, and tore through at least 10ha of farmland.

About 20 volunteer farming units and bushfire brigades from Varley, Lake King and Holt Rock rushed to the scene and successfully controlled the flames.

The fire was both controlled and contained at 11.27am with the advice downgraded to a reduced threat by 1.30pm.

Emergency services are currently patrolling the area and mopping up.

About an hour after the call alerting emergency services to the blaze, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services put in place a bushfire advice alert for an area bounded by Henderson Road, Carstairs Road, Holt Rock Road East, across to Cosmic Boy-Digger Rocks Road in parts of Forrestania, Holt Rock and Varley.

The advice spans three shires: Kondinin, Kulin and Lake Grace.

With temperatures set to creep to a scorching 38C in the region, DFES has declared an extreme or catastrophic fire danger rating.

Despite the advice spanning across three shires, DFES says there is currently no threat to lives or homes.

WHAT TO DO

• The threat of the fire has reduced however you should take care in the area.
• Stay alert for potential dangers such as smoke and fallen trees and power poles.
• If you do not have a plan, make one now on Emergency WA, or in the Emergency WA app to stay safe in future emergencies.

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.