Western Australia residents face 'too late to leave' warning amid raging bushfires

Western Australia is currently battling multiple out-of-control bushfires, with authorities issuing 'too late to leave' alerts to residents in areas including Skeleton Rock, Mount Holland, and Reef Beach. The fires have already consumed significant land, with one blaze covering approximately 1,000 hectares and another near Bremer Bay threatening lives and homes. Residents in several regions are being urged to evacuate immediately as the fires spread rapidly due to extreme heat conditions, reaching temperatures of 42°C. A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged with arson related to one of the fires. Emergency services are actively managing the crisis, which has disrupted power supply to homes and businesses. The heatwave is expected to continue, exacerbating the fire risks throughout the state.