The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has issued a watch and act warning for part of Nunile in the Shire off Toodyay in the Wheat Belt.
DFES issued the warning just before 4:00pm on Saturday, and said there is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.
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People in the area are warned they may need to leave or get ready to actively defend.
Bushfire WATCH AND ACT for parts of NUNILE, TOODYAY and DUMBARTON in the SHIRE OF TOODYAY https://t.co/qHsP9u3PGX
— DFES (@dfes_wa) November 26, 2016
The fire started near the intersection of Rayner Loop and Drummond Street in Nunile.
It is burning behind the Toodyay District High School on Rayner Loop.
A bushfire watch and act has been issued for people in an area bounded by Goomalling-Toodyay Road, Stirling Terrace and Drummond Street,
DFES said if people are not prepared or plan to leave, they should leave now if the way is clear.
If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now.
If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous.
Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.