No fatalities were reported from the fires. According to Western Australian Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, 10 homes were destroyed by the bushfires and around 130 people were in an evacuation centre on the night of November 22. Additionally, power poles were damaged and 544 homes were without electricity on November 23.
Wildfires in Perth, Australia. Photo: DPA
According to Darren Klemm, Commissioner of the state's Fire and Emergency Services, several firefighters sustained minor injuries. He said 150 firefighters are battling the blaze and it could take several days to bring it under control.
The fire started on the afternoon of November 22nd at a pine plantation on the northeastern edge of Perth, Western Australia.
"Perth is experiencing extreme heat. Therefore, our firefighters and support staff are working in very challenging conditions," the Western Australian state emergency services said. "The conditions and environment make control very difficult and complicated."
Trung Kien (according to DW)
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