Residents told to 'remain vigilant' as bushfire burns out of control in WA

Residents in the south-west of Western Australia have been warned to remain vigilant as an out-of-control bushfire challenges firefighters.

At least two homes were destroyed yesterday in fires at Parkerville, about 30 kilometres east of central Perth.

A watch and act warning remains in place for Parkerville, along with equivalent alerts for other blazes in the shires of Toodyay, Manjimup and Bunbury.

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The fire started yesterday morning, prompting an emergency evacuation order for residents to flee.

Winds eased through the day and the situation was downgraded in the afternoon.

Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Darren Klemm told media yesterday that firefighters had faced "incredibly intense fire behaviour".

"It was clearly driven by those strong easterly winds," he said.

Firefighters continue to battle several fires across the state, including a bushfire which threatened homes in Toodyay.

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The fire has since been contained, however residents have been warned to stay vigilant if conditions change.

Meanwhile, a fire burning in the state's south in Manjimup remains out-of-control.

"There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a uncontrolled bushfire is burning in the area and people still need to stay alert," WA Emergency said.

A separate blaze in Bunbury also remains out-of-control, with an alert warning the fire could possibly "threaten lives and homes".

Residents have been advised to stay up to date with the latest warnings and advice on the DFES website.

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