Bushfire threatening outer Geraldton suburb of Wandina downgraded

An emergency bushfire warning for the western part of Wandina, on the outskirts of Geraldton in WA’s Mid West region has been downgraded to a watch and act.

Parts of the fire have not yet been contained and authorities are urging people to remain alert.

The watch and act warning covers an area bounded by Bellimos Drive, Eakins Crescent and McDermott Avenue.

The blaze started near the intersection of Verita Road and Columbus Boulevard in Wandina, a southern suburb of Geraldton, just before 11:30am.

The fire on the western side of Verita Road has been contained and controlled, but the blaze burning on the eastern side is yet to be contained.