Williams bushfire: Out-of-control blaze moving through eastern parts of Williams reduced to advice

The threat of an out-of-control and uncontained bushfire raging in the eastern parts of Williams has been reduced, with residents told there is now no threat to lives or homes.

An advice alert is in place for people in an area bounded by Albany Highway, Williams-Narrogin Highway, Clayton Road, Piesse Street and Williams townsite.

Residents in the area bounded by Macco Feed Drive to the east, Williams-Narrogin Highway to the south and Clayton Road to the west and north in the Shire of Williams were previously told to prepare to evacuate before the alert was downgraded at 4.17pm.

The bushfire is moving in a north-westerly direction with 40ha of land burnt.

The fire is not yet contained or controlled. Two water bombers have been sent to assist firefighters at the scene, with another 14 fire crews sent to help.

The Williams-Narrogin Highway remains closed between Clayton Road and Macco Feed Drive.

The fire was first reported at 1:48pm on December 29, near Williams-Kondinin Road and Gull Street.

Bushfire Advice - STAY INFORMED - MINIGIN and WILLIAMS

A Bushfire Advice is in place for people in an area bounded Albany Highway, Williams-Narrogin Highway, Clayton Road, Piesse Street and Williams townsite in WILLIAMS in the SHIRE OF WILLIAMS.

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.