Southeast WA bushfire risking homes, lives

Fresh from opening their presents, some Australians are being told to prepare to flee their homes or risk their lives.

A southeast WA bushfire is risking homes and lives. Picture: DFES

Fresh from opening their presents, residents southeast of Perth are being told to prepare to leave their homes or risk their lives.

A bushfire is continuing to threaten Western Australia’s southern coast, with Emergency WA reissuing a watch and act message for Bremer Bay and Boxwood Hill on Christmas Day.

Residents are being warned to prepare to leave. Picture: DFES

“There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing,” the release said.

“You need to leave or get ready to actively defend.”

The fire is burning on the western side of Dillon Bay Road. It is burning against the wind in a south-easterly direction.

The blaze is threatening “homes and lives”. Picture: DFES

More than 100 firefighters are in the area, working to actively fight the blaze and strengthen containment lines.

The fire was first reported on Thursday last week and has already burnt through more than 8000 hectares of scrub.

🔥#BremerBayFire update with Chief Superintendent Greg Feeney as a WATCH AND ACT is still in place for parts of BREMER BAY and BOXWOOD HILL including surrounding areas and campsites. For the most up-to-date info, please visit: https://t.co/v9GYWWrJRJ #wafires #perthnews pic.twitter.com/eei2hy5lKU

— DFES (@dfes_wa) December 24, 2018