An emergency message has been issued for Bushfield, Grassmere, Purnim, Purnim West and Wangoom following a vehicle fire involving a truck loaded with hay at the intersection of the Hopkins Highway and Roseneath Road, Purnim West.
Firefighters responded quickly and the truck fire has now been extinguished. Emergency services remain on scene and are working to safely remove the hay from the vehicle.
Smoke has been visible from nearby roads and communities, however authorities say there is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required at this time.
The incident is being managed by the Country Fire Authority. Unless conditions change, no further updates are expected.
