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The threat level for the Margaret River bushfire in WA has been downgraded to watch and act, four days after it was deliberately lit.
Firefighters have managed to contain the massive blaze, helped by cooler conditions and showers.
But 8000ha of unique forest has been destroyed, along with infrastructure around popular caves.
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Concerns remain for Perth father Jordan Marshall, who is still missing in the area since Wednesday.
A bushfire watch and act warning is in place for people bounded by Calgardup Brook to the north, Caves Road to the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park boundary to the north and east, Hamelin Bay Road West and the national park boundary to the south and the coastline to the west in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.
People have been urged to leave now if the route is clear.
Strike Force Vulcan detectives believe the bushfire was deliberately lit near the area of Mammoth Cave in the northern corner of the Boranup Forest and are offering up to $50,000 for information leading to an arrest.
Inside the burnout zone, Conto campground shows just how quickly the bushfire emergency escalated.
Abandoned tents and picnics show how swiftly campers were forced to flee days ago as the out-of-control bushfire hurtled through the coastal site.
The Boranup area is still closed to residents due to the fire activity but emergency services say it's a miracle no homes or lives have been lost so far.
The last 24 hours has brought relief to firefighters and locals after a cool change in weather robbed the inferno of its intensity.
Authorities are doing what they can to secure containment lines as the tourist town starts assessing the damage.
Those with trips booked to WA over the holiday period are being encouraged to continue on with plans.
"Now is probably the time to support the region more than ever," Sharna Kearney from Margaret River and Busselton Tourism Association told 9News.
"There are lots of places which are unaffected by fire right throughout the region and we encourage people to honour those travel plans they have in place and come on down."
Source: 9News
