A BUSHFIRE that has destroyed two homes in Western Australia's southwest is threatening five towns in the Donnybrook and Bridgetown areas.
A string of bushfires sparked by lightning strikes on Tuesday have swept through the region.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) said homes in Greenbushes, Hester Brook, Wandillup, Maranup and Southampton are under direct threat by fire and has warned residents to act immediately.
An emergency warning has been issued for these towns.
Bridgetown and Balingup residents have been placed on a watch and act alert, meaning they should leave or get ready to actively defend their properties as the bushfire approaches.
The bushfire started west of the Blackwood River in Southampton and crossed the river, moving in a north easterly direction.
A homestead in Southampton, 12km south of Balingup and built in 1862, has burnt down.
A home some 900 metres away has also been destroyed.
More than 200 firefighters are working to contain the fire, assisted by six water bombers and two helicopters.
About 3000 hectares have been burnt so far.
Greenbushes and Balingup primary schools will be closed on Thursday because of the fire.
A bushfire advice has also been issued for people in the Blackwood Valley between Balingup and Nannup.
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