Chapman Valley fire: Residents in Bowes, Howatharra, Oakajee told to evacuate as bushfire takes over

Residents in Bowes, Howatharra and Oakajee are being urged to evacuate as a bushfire takes hold, endangering lives and homes.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services sent out the emergency warning about 1pm on Saturday.

People in the area bound by Starling Road, Oakajee Road and Olsen Road…