Myrup bushfire: Emergency warning for people around Myrup Airstrip and in parts of Bandy Creek

Lives and buildings, including a small airstrip north of Esperance are under immediate threat as firefighters battle an out of control bushfire.

An emergency warning was issued for people in parts of Myrup and Bandy Creek just after 2.20pm on Monday, with people urged to evacuate in a south westerly direction if the way is safe.

People in the Myrup and Bandy Creek bounded by Quarry Road, Myrup Road, Fisheries Road, Hicks Road and Merivale Road are in danger and are urged to leave now.

“Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute could put your life in danger,” an alert on Emergency WA said.

“If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home.

“You must shelter before the fire arrives, as the extreme heat will kill you before the flames reach you.”

The fire is moving fast in a north westerly direction and remains uncontained and out of control.

Inside the emergency zone is the Myrup airstrip — a small airport, which is known to store recreational aircraft, about 10km north of Esperance.

A separate watch and act warning is in place for people west of the emergency zone.

Water bombers are also responding to blaze, with the Shire of Esperance managing to the fire.