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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.

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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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