Bushfire emergency warnings are in place for residents of three West Australian communities who have been warned there is a threat to lives and homes.
The warnings issued on Friday evening are for southern parts of Jerramungup town site in the shire of Jerramungup, for parts of Hopetoun in the shire of Ravensthorpe and for parts of Mount Sheridan in the shire of Lake Grace.
"You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes," the warnings from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services say. .
All fires were out of control and conditions were worsening for the Jerramungup fire which was moving fast in a southeasterly direction.
Residents in the three communities have been advised to leave for a safer place if the way is clear or to shelter in their homes if they cannot leave.
