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Wall
of fire: Massive blaze swallows 120 hectares, encroaches on Perth
Towering flames near Perth, Western Australia (population 1.5 million) prompted the evacuation of homes on Sunday. Water-bombing helicopters and several fire crews battled the fire through the day, which has yet to be contained.
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December, 2014
The
fire started in Whitman Park at 1.11pm local time on Sunday
threatening homes and lives, according to the Department of Fire and
Emergency Services (DFES). Fire officials added the cause of the
blaze is unknown.
An
evacuation warning was issued for homes in the city of Swan – a
Perth suburb - earlier on Sunday. After 8:30pm local time, it was
downgraded as the fire was under control.
"I
would estimate there might've been about 20 properties under threat
at one stage," North Coast Metropolitan Superintendent Allan
Riley said, as quoted by ABC News.
However,
DFES spokesman Ryan Murray stressed the fire is still burning.
"The
situation is the fire's not contained. It's gone over 120 hectares.
The fire has settled, crews will be working throughout the night to
contain it," Murray said.
DFES
warned there is a lot of smoke in the area, with the fire still
burning in Whiteman Park. The fire front is 2 kilometers long and is
moving slowly in a northeasterly direction, the warning stated.
Fire
officials called on residents to stay alert. An evacuation center has
been set up at Altone Park Recreation Centre
Due
to Australia’s hot and dry climate, bushfires are rather common in
the hotter months of the year..
Wall of fire: Massive blaze swallows 120 hectares, encroaches on Perth
Wall
of fire: Massive blaze swallows 120 hectares, encroaches on Perth
Towering
flames near Perth, Western Australia (population 1.5 million)
prompted the evacuation of homes on Sunday. Water-bombing helicopters
and several fire crews battled the fire through the day, which has
yet to be contained.
From 11 hours ago. It is still dark in Perth
Not a portent of things to come, this is the new normal, fire on steroids. I believe we will witness the worst fire season in history in Australia, As usual I long to be wrong.
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