Noosa News
Karloo bushfire in Geraldton’s east under control, as Gingin Shire fire destroys 25,000 olive trees
Residents of Karloo have described seeing “clouds of embers” with every wind gust as a bushfire threatened homes in the Geraldton suburb last night.
Key points:
- A bushfire emergency threatens homes in the Geraldton suburb of Karloo
- Residents describe intense winds and clouds of embers during the blaze
- 25,000 olive trees have been lost in a separate fire in Gingin Shire
“It was definitely scary and not something I would want to experience again,” Jamie Greenham said.
Mr Greenham said the fire was burning within metres of his house at the corner of Peter Way and Abraham Street.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) issued an emergency warning on Sunday night as strong easterly winds sent embers up to 200 metres away from the…
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