An evacuation warning has been reactivated for people in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park in Western Australia's Margaret River region as a major bushfire continues to burn.
A supplied image showing the Calgardup Bushfire burning in Margaret River, south of Perth in Western AustraliaAn evacuation warning has been reactivated for residents in the path of a major bushfire in Western Australia's Margaret River region.
The warning area takes in an area bound by Mammoth Cave Road to the north, Caves Road and Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park boundary to the east, Grace Road and Bridle Trail to the south and the coast to the west in the sire of shire of Augusta-Margaret River. If unable to leave safely, they were instructed to get ready to shelter in their homes by going to a room away from the fire front and making sure they could easily escape.Department of Fire and Emergency Services/AAPResidents were also urged to leave on Thursday as more than 150 firefighters battled to strengthen containment lines in hot and windy weather."We've made some very good progress overnight ...
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