Severe, extreme fire day predicted in Western Australia

Hot weather has prompted severe and extreme fire danger ratings for parts of Western Australia.

An extreme rating has been forecast for the Exmouth Shire on Saturday.

Coastal parts of Carnarvon and Shark Bay Shires, and the inland part of Ashburton Shire have been given a severe danger rating.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services is urging residents in affected areas to have bushfire plans ready.

It says if a fire starts it will be unpredictable, fast moving and difficult to control.