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Bushfire edges close to homes in WA

A bushfire watch and act alert has been issued at Fitzroy Crossing in WA's Kimberley region as the blaze edges closer to residents.

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Lives and homes could soon be impacted by a bushfire raging in Western Australia's Kimberley region.

A watch and act alert has been issued for people in the eastern part of Fitzroy Crossing in the Shire of Derby.

The fire started south of the Great Northern Highway but has crossed the highway and is now moving north towards properties on Emanuel Way and Bell Road.

"There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching the area and conditions are changing," the Department fo Fire and Emergency Services said.

"You need to leave or get ready to actively defend."


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