High temperatures in Western Australia have prompted bushfire warnings for much of the state. Source: AAP
FIREFIGHTERS are battling an out-of-control bushfire that is threatening lives and homes northeast of Perth.
An emergency warning has been issued for people four kilometres east of Toodyay.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) says the fire is burning on both sides of Goomalling Toodyay Road, and homes in the Wicklow and Dumbarton Estates are under direct threat.
"You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive," the DFES said.
"The bushfire is out of control and unpredictable."
About 150 career and volunteer firefighters from the Fire and Rescue Service and Bush Fire Service are fighting the fire, which was reported at 9.18am on Sunday and has so far burned about 100 hectares.
Two helitacs and two fixed-wing water bombers have been sent to assist ground crews.
The DFES says the bushfire is moving fast in a south-southeastern direction.
Residents in Toodyay, about 86km northeast of Perth, told AAP there was smoke in the township but they were pleased with the quick response from firefighters.
Shire president David Dow said the blaze was burning in a semi-rural and rural area but there were still hundreds of people living there.
"The fire is obviously very serious," he told AAP.
"Everyone is just getting out at the moment."
The DFES has warned that if the way is clear, residents should leave now.
"Do not wait and see. Leaving at the last minute is deadly," it said.
Residents who plan to stay and actively defend their properties are warned not to rely on mains water pressure because it may be affected.
People have been told to leave in a western direction towards the Toodyay township.
Goomalling-Toodyay Road has been closed and motorists have been warned to avoid the area.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
In December 2009, a bushfire caused by a fallen power pole destroyed 38 homes and damaged about 137 properties in Toodyay.
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