Wildfires

Wildfires - Australia

An out-of-control fire between Exmouth and Coral Bay has destroyed about 22,000 hectares. Firefighters have been actively fighting the blaze west of Exmouth Gulf since it was reported about 3.30pm on Tuesday.

Fifteen bushfire brigades are involved in today’s firefighting efforts. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services issued a bushfire advice at 10.11am today, saying the fire was unpredictable and moving fast in a north-easterly direction.

There was no threat to lives or homes, but there was a lot of smoke in the area.