UPDATE: THE bushfire has been downgraded to a watch and act alert for the eastern part of Waroona bounded by Nanga Brook Road, Scarp Road, Invarell Road, Drake Brook, Brookside Grange, Elliot Street and Hill Street, including Woodley Heights and Forrington Heights.
The alert level for this fire was downgraded as firefighters are making progress to contain the fire but there is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching the area and conditions are changing.
It is out of control and unpredictable.
Those in the area still need to leave or get ready to actively defend.
For those who are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear.
The fire is burning east of Woodley Heights, moving slowly in a north westerly direction.
Houses in Forrington Heights may be under threat by fire.
There is ember attack ahead of the fire, so close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
For those who are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now.
For those not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous.
The safest option may be to visit family or friends who live away from the area.
It safe, leave in a westerly direction along Nanga Brook Road.
PREVIOUSLY: A BUSHFIRE emergency warning has been issued for people in the eastern part of Waroona.
The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as the fire has escpaed containment lines.
Homes in Nanga Brook Scarp Road, Woodley Heights, Forrington Heights and Invarell Road will be under threat by fire.
Those in the area are in danger and need to act immediately to survive.
There is a threat to lives and homes.
The fire is burning in bushland between Nanga Brook road and Forrington Heights and is burning towards Waroona.
The bushfire is moving fast in a westerly direction and is out of control and unpredictable.
If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place; do not wait and see as leaving at the last minute is deadly.
If the plan is to stay and actively defend, do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected.
For those who have access to a water tank and plan to defend their home, start patrolling with a hose and put out spot fires.
For those cannot leave, they need to get ready to shelter in the home and actively defend it.
For those who are not at home, it is too dangerous now to return.