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Out-of-control bushfire threatens fishing communities

Emergency authorities in regional Western Australia are battling an out-of-control bushfire. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Residents in two coastal fishing villages have been told to evacuate, as an out-of-control bushfire bears down on them.

An emergency warning has been issued for parts of Wedge Island, Nambung and Cooljarloo in the Shire of Dandaragan, about 180 kilometres north of Perth.

It includes the communities of Wedge and Grey.

"You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive," the Department of Fire and Emergency Services said in an alert on Tuesday.

"There is a threat to lives and homes.

"If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place."

Parts of Indian Ocean Drive have been closed and residents have been told to leave in a northerly direction towards the town of Cervantes.

"The bushfire is moving in a north-westerly direction," the emergency warning said.

"It is not contained or controlled."

An evacuation centre has been opened at Jurien Bay Sport and Recreation Centre.

Nambung National Park has been closed.

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