A bushfire has been upgraded to emergency level status near the Silvergrass mine in the Shire of Ashburton, Western Australia.
People in or around this area, which covers parts of Hamersley Range and Mount Sheila, are being told to evacuate only if it is safe to do so.
Residents are in danger as the out-of-control bushfire quickly approaches the Silvergrass Mine Site.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has issued an alert for residents in the area.
Firefighters are actively fighting the fire and conducting mitigation strategies.