FIRE THREAT: A bushfire continues to burn out of control 3km north of Bremer Bay on the south coast. Source: PerthNow
MORE than 100 people are battling a bushfire which continues to burn out of control just north of Bremer Bay, about 515km south-east of Perth.
The fire, which started on Thursday, has burnt bushland about 3km north of the Bremer Bay township and 5km south-west of Quaalup.
Bremer Bay Primary School will be closed tomorrow and Wednesday due to the current situation.
FESA says the fire is not contained and not controlled. It has crossed the Bremer River and Gordon Inlet Road and Doubtful Islands Road in parts and has entered the Fitzgerald River National Park.
The western portion of the national park is closed. Approximately 10,230 hectares have been burnt.
Neighbouring landowners have been notified of the fire and people camping along Doubtful Islands Road and Gordon Inlet Road have been asked to leave the area.
There is no threat to lives or homes but those in and around the area need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.
Bushfire advice remains for people in the Bremer Bay and Quaalup townships in the Shire of Jerramungup.
A number of roads have been closed including Ocumup Road between Borden-Bremer Bay Road and Swamp Road and the Gordon Inlet Road, also known locally as the sandbar crossing.
Motorists should avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.
Road closures are likely to remain in place until the end of the week.
About 120 personnel from local bushfire brigades, WA Police, the Forest Products Commission and the DEC are trying to put the blaze out.
People need to be aware of the potential for the situation to change with the forecast for north-east winds on Tuesday and north-west winds on Wednesday and to stay alert for changes to the bushfire information being issued.
There will be a community meeting today at 5.30pm at the Bremer Bay Primary School.
A lightning strike is believed to have caused the fire.
Visit www.dec.wa.gov.au, www.dfes.wa.gov.au, or call 1300 657 209 to find out more information about the blaze.
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