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Perth bushfire threatens homes, people urged to leave
Emergency services have warned residents in two Perth suburbs to evacuate or find shelter as a bushfire cuts off a major freeway south of the city.
November 22, 2023
Homes are under threat from a bushfire in Perth’s south, with residents in two suburbs warned to evacuate or find shelter from the blaze.
An emergency warning has been issued for parts of Aubin Grove and Hammond Park, about 30km south of the city centre.
“You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive,” the Department of Fire and Emergency Services said on Wednesday.
“Homes in the area are under threat by fire now.”
People in the area have been told to leave immediately if it is safe to do so or find shelter if they cannot.
“Go to a room in your home away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape,” emergency services said.
“Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry.”
The fire started near the intersection of the busy Kwinana Freeway and Rowley Rd in Aubin Grove.
People in the area have been urged to leave west along Russell Rd or north along Hammond Rd if it is safe to do so.
The blaze initially closed the freeway but it has since been reopened.
Western Australia is currently in the grips of a heatwave, with Perth forecast to reach 39C on Wednesday.