LARGE sections of Western Australia are facing a day of serious fire danger today.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has declared a severe fire danger rating for the Gascoyne, Goldfields, Great Southern, Central West, Central Wheatbelt and the Goldfields Midlands regions.

The DFES expects hot, dry and windy conditions which could see a bush or grass fire take hold and spread quickly.

A catastrophic fire rating is in place for the Eucla.

A total fire ban is in place for the Goldfields Midlands, with offenders facing a fine of up to $25,000 or a 12 month jail term.