General
Bushfire warning downgraded for fire in Perth’s south
A bushfire in Perth’s southern suburbs that destroyed at least one home on Saturday has been downgraded to a watch and act warning, with firefighters describing conditions on the fire ground as “very trying”.
Key points:
- The fire started on Saturday morning near a nature reserve south of Perth
- About 150 firefighters worked overnight to contain the blaze
- Part of the Kwinana Freeway remains closed, but a train line has reopened
About 150 firefighters spent the night battling the blaze, which started on Saturday morning near a nature reserve in Oakford, and has so far burnt about 300 hectares.
The fire has been contained and the intensity of the blaze has reduced, although firefighters say residents must remain alert as conditions could change…
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