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Two Rocks bushfire downgraded to an advice

2012
The latest alert says there is no threat to lives or homes but people should stay alert and monitor their surroundings. File picture: Yanchep News Online

THE bushfire warning for Two Rocks and Seatrees estate has been downgraded to a stay-informed advice.

At 9.51pm an alert issued by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) said the bushfire advice was in place for people bounded by Wilbinga Rd, Sovereign Dr, Lisford Ave, Two Rocks Rd extending to the intersection of Breakwater Dr and Indian Ocean Dr, including Indian Ocean Dr itself.

It also includes the Two Rocks townsite and Seatrees estate.

The bushfire, which has burnt 60ha, has been downgraded as it has been contained and controlled and the risk to the community has decreased.

Firefighters are strengthening containment lines, patrolling the area and mopping up.

Breakwater Dr between Indian Ocean Dr and Damepattie Dr has reopened with speed restrictions in place.

Motorists should exercise extreme caution as fire crews continue to work near the road.

The alert said there was no threat to lives or homes but people should stay alert and monitor their surroundings.

Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.

Be aware of other potential dangers such as falling trees and damaged properties and infrastructure.

The City of Wanneroo is managing the bushfire, which was reported at 11.38am.

The cause of the bushfire is unknown.

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.

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