A bushfire emergency warning has been issued for communities in the Western Australian shires of Gingin and Dandaragan north of Perth, with residents warned their lives and homes are under threat.
The new warning follows an easing of fire danger on Monday after a string of fires threatened WA communities, one forcing the evacuation of a nursing home.
High temperatures and strong winds fanned the flames with blazes were reported to the north and south of Perth, on the state’s southwest coast and in the Goldfields.
An emergency warning on Tuesday morning from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) covers parts of Regans Ford, Red Gully, Cowalla, Moore River National Park, Nilgen, Mimegarra, Karakin, Yathroo, Orange Springs, Lancelin and Ledge Point.
“You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes,” the warning said.
Residents have been told the quick-moving fire was out of control and unpredictable and if the way was clear they should leave for a safer place.
“If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home.”
