Western Australia bushfires: homes reportedly lost and thousands told it is too late to leave

Three properties lost near Arthur River, about 200km southeast of Perth, while another property near Yellanup destroyed and many homes without power

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At least four homes have been burnt down as large bushfires sweep Australia's west, with thousands of residents told it is too late to leave their properties

Hot weather and strong winds have fuelled several bushfires in Western Australia, including one in the Wheatbelt region that has burnt about 11,000ha.

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