Out-of-control bushfire downgraded in WA's south

A bushfire on the southern coast of WA is threatening residents on the Vancouver Peninsula. (HANDOUT/DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES WA)

An out-of-control bushfire on the southern coast of Western Australia has been downgraded after tourists were evacuated from the area.

A watch and act alert was issued on Monday for people near Albany on the Vancouver Peninsula, north of Shoal Bay Retreat.