Watch and act warning for Bookara residents from bushfire due to escaped burn off

An emergency was briefly declared for a fire near Dongara, in the Mid West, due to an escaped burn off, before the threat was downgraded. The blaze is listed under a watch and act warning for Bookara residents. As of 4pm on Tuesday, the bushfire warning is in place for the area bounded by Mount Horner West Road, Water Supply Road, Stacks Road and Loxton Road in Bookara. There is a possible threat to lives and homes, and the Department of Fire and Emergency Services has said burning embers are likely to have blown around residents’ homes. The fire is uncontained and moving in a north easterly direction. Some roads may be closed, and motorists are advised to check Mainroads.wa.gov.au for up to date information. There are currently four crews attending and more on the way. According to a DFES representative, the bushfire started from an escaped burnoff. The fire had been declared an emergency, but it was downgraded within minutes. Those impacted should check emergency.wa.gov.au for the latest information and warnings.