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Western Australia Bushfires: Too Late to Leave as Fires Rage in Record Heat

Western Australia Bushfires: Too Late to Leave as Fires Rage in Record Heat
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  • Wildfires in Western Australia spread amid record heat, with temperatures hitting 42°C.
  • Authorities issue 'too late to leave' alerts; residents must act immediately for survival.
  • Fires have burned 11,000ha in the Wheatbelt region; homes are feared lost.
  • Power outages disrupt 638 homes and businesses in affected areas.
  • A man faces arson charges in connection with a fire near Northam.
  • Hot weather and strong winds fuel multiple fires, complicating efforts to control them.
  • Reef Beach in Bremer Bay remains under threat as fires continue to grow.
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