Cheynes and Manypeaks bushfire: Large advice warning area remains for nature reserve blaze now under control

A bushfire sparked east of Albany that prompted an advice warning covering thousands of hectares in the Manypeaks area has been brought under control.

Water bombers and 30 firefighters were deployed to fight the out-of-control blaze on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, the fire was contained and under control, with firefighters patrolling and mopping up the area.

The bushfire advice warning was issued at 1.07pm on Tuesday for people in the vicinity of the Mt Manypeaks Nature Reserve in the City of Albany, about 40km east of the Great Southern city.

The alert encompasses the whole of the reserve, which covers an area of around 2,500 hectares, as well as some of the surrounding farmland and remained in place on Wednesday morning.

Six crews were sent to the incident and five water bombers were deployed, a Department of Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said.

Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions are managing the fire and had 30 firefighters on the scene with machinery also assisting the ground crew.

Firefighters faced hot and windy conditions as Albany records temperatures of up to 31 degrees and wind speeds of 32km/h on Tuesday.

The fire, which was reported at 11.50am, has burned through 2ha.

WHAT TO DO

• Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.
• Read through your bushfire plan and decide what you will do if the situation gets worse. You can make a plan by visiting My Bushfire Plan.
• 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.
• 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.

IF DRIVING

• Turn your headlights on and drive slowly.
• Watch for emergency services personnel and follow their directions.
• If you cannot see clearly, pull over, keep your headlights and hazard lights on, and wait until the smoke clears.

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.