Homes are under threat in parts of Western Australia as a bushfire burns near the Margaret River south of Perth. Authorities are concerned the fires were deliberately lit. 9News MORE INFO:
A Watch and Act alert is also in place for the towns of Redgate, Witchcliffe and Karridale in the Augusta-Margaret River Shire.Bushfires are continuing to rage across parts of the Augusta-Margaret River Shire in Western Australia.
An emergency warning is in place for the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, with campers and residents evacuated as the blaze burns.The Department of Fire and Emergency Services said the fire is moving quickly and hasn't been contained yet. A community meeting will be held at the Margaret River Hub of Entertainment, Arts and Regional Tourism at 6pm today to discuss ongoing plans as the situation changes rapidly.
A second emergency warning is in place for residents in Yallingup in the town of Busselton as a fire rages along Quiniup Road and Tilly Road.The NSW Rural Fire Service has also been called to action to help Western Australian firefighters.Continue reading
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