Elleker fire: Advice issued for Elleker in the City of Albany for uncontrolled and uncontained bushfire

Authorities are advising people to stay away from an out-of-control bushfire in Elleker, about 13km west of Albany, that is believed to have been deliberately lit.

The fire, which started near the corner of Lower Denmark Road and Elleker-Grassmere Road and is moving in a northerly direction, was first reported at 11am on Tuesday by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and Parks and Wildlife.

There is currently no threat to lives or homes, but DBCA is urging people to avoid the area.

Lower Denmark Road between the Elleker townsite and Prescottvale Road is closed along with Elleker-Grasmere Road north of Muttonbird Road.

Diversions are in place and bus services will be escorted through to regular stops.

The fire is being managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service, the City of Albany, Elleker Bushfire Brigade, and Torbay Bushfire Brigade.

In an update at 1.58pm, DBCA said the bushfire is stationary but not contained or controlled and firefighters are actively fighting the blaze.

DBCA and Parks and Wildlife are urging people to stay alert, monitor their surroundings, be aware of potential dangers such as falling trees and damaged infrastructure, and close all doors and windows.

Motorists are urged to drive slowly with their headlights on, obey directions from emergency service personnel, and pull over with headlights and hazard lights on and wait until the smoke clears.

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.