A bush fire burning south of Perth threatens lives and homes, with residents being urged to act immediately to survive.
An emergency alert has been issued for the fire involving people in parts of Eagle Bay, Naturaliste and Dunsborough in the town of Busselton.
« You have to shelter your house in a room away from the fire front and make sure you can escape easily.
» You have to shelter before the fire hits as the extreme heat will kill you before the flames reach you. «
It has already destroyed about 200 acres with 150 firefighters working to protect assets and build containment lines.
Takes place on Tuesday afternoon a community meeting was held at the Geographe Leisure Center in Busselton.
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