SYDNEY: Major bushfires burning in the south of Western Australia (WA) have prompted road closures and evacuation orders for nearby towns.
The WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) said in a warning issued on Friday morning that a fire burning in the Fitzgerald River National Park, 420 km southeast of Perth on the state's south coast, is threatening lives and homes.
Residents and visitors of several surrounding towns, including Ravensthorpe with a population of around 2, 000, have been ordered to evacuate if the way is clear.
"You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive, " the DFES warning said.