Emergency bushfire north of Kununurra forces evacuation
An emergency-level bushfire is burning north of Kununurra. It moves south-east and remains uncontained and uncontrolled. Authorities have ordered immediate evacuation.
The fire was reported at 7:35am on Saturday. By 2:30pm, it had grown significantly.
An emergency-level bushfire is burning north of Kununurra, uncontained and uncontrolled as it moves south-east. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services ordered residents in the Ivanhoe agricultural area to evacuate immediately if safe to do so.
This includes areas around Mulligans Lagoon Road and Weaber Plain Road. Burning embers will likely blow around homes and could start fires.
Watch and act warnings are in place north-east and south-west of the emergency zone.
- 7:35am Saturday
- Fire reported
- 2:30pm same day
- Escalation confirmed
- Department of Fire and Emergency Services
- Issuing authority
Why it mattersResidents in the affected areas face immediate danger from a fast-moving, active fire. Evacuation orders mean lives and homes are at risk.
AustraliaWestern Australian residents in the Kununurra region must leave immediately; the fire threatens the Ivanhoe agricultural area and surrounding communities.
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