WA bushfire threat upgraded to emergency

A bushfire in Western Australia’s Goldfields-Esperance region has been upgraded to an emergency warning and is threatening homes.

Shifting winds are pushing the out of control and unpredictable bushfire towards homes in an area bounded by Barook Road, Kings Mill Retreat, Helms Drive and Eleven Mile Beach Road in Helms Estate and in the western part of Pink Lake.

Authorities issued an emergency warning on Wednesday night, upgrading it from a watch and act earlier in the afternoon.

The fire is spreading quickly and people are being advised to leave if it is safe to do so.

Source: WA bushfire threat upgraded to emergency | Perth Now