Bushfire near Albany Highway in Kojonup brought under control after crews respond to fast-moving blaze

A bushfire that ignited near Albany Highway in the Shire of Kojonup on Monday afternoon has now been brought under control, with crews remaining on scene on Tuesday to monitor the situation.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services confirmed on Tuesday morning the blaze was contained and under control and there was no threat to lives or homes. But there was still a lot of smoke impacting Albany Highway.

The blaze was first reported at 2.16pm on Monday, prompting a bushfire advice for motorists travelling along Albany Highway between Wooldridge, Watts and Bell roads, which remained in place on Tuesday morning.

A DFES update posted on Monday afternoon said the fire was still moving in an easterly direction, but was contained and under control.

A DFES spokesperson said about 20 farmer response units attended the scene on Monday.

They worked to contain the blaze which was declared under control at 4.14pm on Monday, and firefighters remained on scene on Tuesday morning monitoring hotspots.

No roads have been closed, but smoke has reduced visibility for drivers, and DFES asked motorists to switch their headlights on and slow down through the area.

Bushfire Advice - MONITOR CONDITIONS - KOJONUP

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people travelling along Albany Highway between Wooldridge, Watts and Bell roads in Kojonup in the Shire of Kojonup.

• There is no threat to lives or homes.

• There is a lot of smoke impacting Albany Highway.

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.