Over 6,000 hectares of forest burned in Australia wildfire

By Ahmet Dursun

ANKARA (AA) - Fire in Western Australia's Margaret River region has destroyed over 6,000 hectares of forestry area, state-run media said.

Fire crews are battling the massive fire that started earlier this week and is threatening lives and properties.

While many poeple have evacuated, an emergency warning was issued for the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, a scenic holiday spot. The park has been closed until further notice.

Reece Whitby, the minister of emergency services of Western Australia, said no loss of life or property was yet recorded, adding that 250 firefighters, as well as support personnel, are on the ground to contain the wildfire.

*Writing by Ali Murat Alhas