General
Perth fire emergency enters second day with more homes feared lost
Emergency services are continuing to battle an out-of-control bushfire that is threatening lives and homes and has engulfed at least three houses after being sparked in the Perth Hills suburb of Wooroloo.
Key points:
- Crews have spent the night battling the fire in “horrific” conditions
- Some residents have been told that it is too late to leave their homes
- Authorities say it is unlikely the fire will be contained today
An emergency warning remains in place for parts of the Vines, Bailup, Ellenbrook, Gidgegannup, Millendon, Walyunga national park, Upper Swan, Aveley, the Avon Valley national park, Wundowie, Red Hill, Belhus, Baskerville, Herne Hill, Bullsbrook, Wooroloo and Brigadoon.
Around 250 firefighters are actively fighting the blaze…
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