RESIDENTS of a community in Western Australia's Great Southern region are being allowed back into their homes after the threat from a bushfire eased, while another fire in a national park in the state's southwest is generating lots of smoke.
There were fears the summer tourist destination of Bremer Bay could be threatened by a bushfire on Wednesday, while another fire in a national park near Augusta in the state's southwest is being held in check by water bombing.
But both fires were under control on Wednesday evening with threat levels decreased from watch and act to advice in both cases.
Bremer Bay residents were told they could return to their homes after improved weather conditions lowered the threat from the bushfire, which was started by lightning and has burned more than 11,000 hectares.
"Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date," WA's department of environment and conservation said in a statement.
A Bremer Bay primary school, however, will remain closed for a third day.
"We are not taking any chances and must protect students and staff from fire, which is why we have closed the school," Department of Education deputy director-general of schools David Axworthy said on Wednesday.
Many of the town's residents had taken refuge after hearing earlier warnings, but winds in the area ended up being weaker than forecast.
Shire of Jerramungup president Robert Lester said some protective backburning had also been conducted in the area.
Bremer Bay has a population of around 300 residents, but the township can swell in size to 10,000 in January, he said.
The second bushfire, roughly 7km west-north-west of Augusta, in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park is generating a lot of smoke but poses no immediate danger.
Authorities plan on updating residents again on both fires by 11am (WST) on Thursday.
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