DFES had issued an emergency warning for people by Yolinda Drive, Marchetti Road, Woods Road and the northern part of Gelorup in the Shire of Capel, urging them to act immediately as the fire was out-of-control and unpredictable.

The fire broke out near the intersection of Marchetti Drive at 9.27 am and was moving in a westerly direction, but is now moving slowly in a north easterly direction.

Firefighters are at the scene, strengthening containment lines and aerial support has been called in to support ground crews.

No roads have been closed but people were asked to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully through the smoke.

The department also urged residents to not fly a drone as it impacts firefighters' work.

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.

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.
• 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.

Keep up to date:

Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES (13 3337), follow DFES on Twitter, Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio or listen to news bulletins.