Severe fire danger forecast in Kimberley

Fire authorities are warning there will be a severe fire danger in parts of the Kimberley and residents need to be prepared.

West Australian authorities are warning of severe fire danger in parts of the Kimberley on Sunday with hot, dry and windy conditions expected.

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a severe fire danger rating for inland parts of the Kimberley and coastal areas of the West Kimberley.

Affected shires include Broome, Derby-West Kimberley, East Pilbara next to Derby-West Kimberley Shire, the northern part of Halls Creek and the inland part of Wyndham-East Kimberley.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) is urging people to be aware bushfires can threaten without warning and they should have a bushfire survival plan and kit ready.

Residents are warned to stay alert, keep updated with bushfire information and call triple-zero if they see flames.


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