Authorities warn it is too late to leave some areas after bushfire in the Shire of Dandaragan cuts evacuation routesFollow our Australia politics live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFirefighters have gained the upper hand in the battle against a fierce blaze threatening coastal communities in Western Australia but authorities warn challenging weather conditions will test their defences.The bushfire in the Shire of Dandaragan, about 170km north of Perth, has cut evacuation routes and razed more than 70,000 hectares of scrub since it was started by a fatal car crash on Monday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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