A bushfire emergency warning was issued on Saturday night for residents of Oakford, Casuarina, Banjup, Hammond Park, Forrestdale, Wandi, Wellard, Anketell and Oldbury in the shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale as well as residents of Armadale and Kwinana. "You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive," the Emergency WA warning said. "There is a threat to lives and homes." The Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA said there were 150 to 200 firefighters fighting the bushfire on Saturday with 50 appliances and helicopters. Meanwhile, there is a total fire ban for the Midwest Gascoyne region including the Chapman Valley, Greater Geraldton and Northampton.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 16, 2021 19:30 UTC