Bornholm bushfire: Firefighters and aerial crews contain out-of-control blaze burning west of Albany

An out of control bushfire in Bornholm, about 30km west of Albany, has been contained thanks to the efforts of aerial support and 45 career and volunteer firefighters.

The fire was started by accident near the intersection of Mountain Road west and Bornholm Road north in Bornholm and was reported to emergency services at 3.32pm.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services issued a watch and act alert at 4.44pm as the blaze burnt in a northerly direction towards homes on Rosedale Road.

Aerial crews were sent in to support ground crews and the blaze was contained with the alert downgraded to advice at 7.12pm.

The blaze has so far burnt 21 hectares.

Though it no longer threatens lives and homes, the fire continues to burn and is not yet under control.

People in the area are advised to remain vigilant and keep up to date in case the situation changes.

Firefighters remain on the scene, strengthening containment lines and mopping up in parts of Bornholm and Kronkup.

Roads have not been closed but motorists are advised to avoid the area and drive carefully due to smoke.

The area is bounded by Meanwood Road to the north, the corner of Rosedale Road and Vine Road to the east, Lower Denmark Road to the south and Stanley Road to the west.

Owners or carers of livestock, pets and companion animals should activate their own animal welfare plan.

WHAT TO DO:

• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• 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.
• Read through your bushfire survival plan.
• If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. You can make a plan by visiting My Bushfire Plan