Severe fire warnings for Gascoyne, Pilbara

RESIDENTS in inland parts of Western Australia's Gascoyne and western Pilbara are being warned of severe fire danger on Saturday.

In the Gascoyne, the Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a severe fire danger rating which takes in the Shires of Cue, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Murchison, Sandstone, Upper Gascoyne and Yalgoo.

A severe fire danger rating is also in place in inland parts of the Shires of Carnarvon and Shark Bay, the far western part of the Shire of Menzies and the western edge and southwestern tip of the Shire of Wiluna.

In the Pilbara, a severe fire danger rating is in place for the inland part of the Shire of Ashburton.

Very hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast for all the affected areas.

Any fire that does start and take hold will be unpredictable, very fast-moving and difficult for firefighters to control, the Department Fire and Emergency Services has warned.

Residents are being asked to watch for signs of fire and to call triple zero if they see flames.

"Have your bushfire survival plan and kit ready,'' the DFES said on Friday.

"Keep up to date with bushfire information through local radio, websites and TV. Do not wait for a warning before you act.''

The safest option for anyone not prepared to the highest level was to leave bushfire risk areas early in the day, the DFES said.

Residents can check the Fire Danger Rating for their area by visiting www.bom.gov.au or calling 1300 659 213.

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