Western Australia bushfires: homes reportedly lost and thousands told it is too late to leave

Emergency WA tells Arthur River residents it is too late to evacuate and hundreds of homes and businesses without power

Homes are feared lost as large bushfires sweep Australia’s west, with thousands of residents told it is too late to leave their properties.

Hot weather and strong winds have fuelled several bushfires in Western Australia, including one in the Wheatbelt region that has burnt about 11,000ha.

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