A fast-moving bushfire that burned down a property and threatened several more in a rural area about 12 kilometres west of Cooktown in Cape York has been contained.

Key points: Cook Shire mayor Peter Scott confirms one home has burned down

Cook Shire mayor Peter Scott confirms one home has burned down Community is being urged to support those who have had to flee their homes

Community is being urged to support those who have had to flee their homes It is unlikely the blaze will make it all the way to the main township

Houses along Wilton Access Road and Poison Creek Road were evacuated yesterday afternoon as the fire spread in hot and dry conditions.

Crews remained on scene overnight to keep the blaze within containment lines.

An earlier watch and act warning has been downgraded to "advice".

Cook Shire Mayor and Local Disaster Management Group Chair Pete Scott said he had been told the fire may have been initiated at the property that burnt down.

"There was a building that basically burnt down out there — it was a residence," Mr Scott said.

"It was burnt down along with some other sheds and old cars as well."

Cooktown Mayor Peter Scott (centre) believes the local community will support those who lost their homes. ( AAP: Dan Peled )

The Queensland Ambulance Service said a male in his 40s required treatment for minor injuries, but it is believed no-one else was injured in the fire.

Additional QFES resources made their way to the remote coastal area overnight to help rural fire crews.

"Our guys can only do so much for so long and then they need support after that, and somebody to take over," Mr Scott said.

SES crews are providing logistical support at an incident command centre, but an evacuation centre has not yet been established.

The community has been urged to support anybody who has been displaced by the fire.

"Standard operating procedure around here when things go a little bit awry is people put their hand up and friends, family and neighbours help out," Mr Scott said.

"Everybody's home is their home and their treasure, so it's very, very sad that somebody's lost their place, and we hope and pray that the others stay okay."