THE alert level for a bushfire in Carabooda has been downgraded to watch and act as it is now stationary with firefighters strengthening containment lines.
The bushfire, which was reported at 1.58pm on Thursday, December 19, has burnt 10ha of land.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) said the cause of the fire was accidental.
At 9.28pm DFES said the bushfire watch and act was in place for people in the area bound by Wanneroo Rd, Bernard Rd North and Bernard Rd South in parts of Carabooda.
In the same alert DFES said a bushfire advice was in place for people in an area bound by Wanneroo Rd, Walding Rd, Old Yanchep Rd, Safari Pl, Bailey Rd, Bernard Rd South and Bernard Rd North in parts of Carabooda and Yanchep.
The alert said Wanneroo Rd was closed between Karoborup Rd and Pipidinny Rd.
Wanneroo Rd is open south bound only between Karoborup Rd and Romeo Rd.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by visiting the Main Roads Travel Map, calling 138 138 or by contacting your local government authority.
Keep up to date:
Visit Emergency WA, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.
During a power outage, your home phone, computer or other electronic devices connected to the NBN will not work. Include a battery powered radio in your emergency kit.
