Firefighters are battling to contain an emergency-level blaze in Red Hill, north of Perth.
A bushfire threatening lives and homes in Perth's hills has been upgraded to emergency level and authorities say strong gusts of wind are fanning the blaze. An emergency warning is in place for an area that includes Herne Hill, Red Hill, Millendon and Baskerville, in the City of Swan.
People bound by Haddrill Road to the north, Campersic Road to the west, Neuman Road to the south and Red Hill Quarry to the east are being urged to leave in a westerly direction if the way is clear.The fire is not contained or controlled and is moving in a westerly direction.How to defend your home Fire agencies recommend that you develop a bushfire survival plan. If you decide to stay and defend your home, there are some important things to consider."We've got some strong, gusty winds up here on the scarp that are pushing it in a very fast manner," he told ABC Radio Perth."We've got some heavy machinery that are cutting fire breaks and looking to put some containment lines in, and we're being supported by a number of aircraft which are actively undertaking aerial suppression on the bushfire."RBA keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35pc, RBA governor says there's no strong evidence to cut rates yet 'It's ruined two entire families': Final day of inquest into police shooting victim hears impact on loved ones $126 billion in debt but Victoria is still pouring taxpayer money into opaque venture capital projectA state-by-state breakdown of possible changes to power price capsPartner of Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka dies aged 42Uber 'flouted the law' for years, say experts. Now a compensation lawsuit means the 'cowboy company' is paying the price'It's ruined two entire families': Final day of inquest into police shooting victim hears impact on loved onesRBA keeps interest rates on hold at 4.35pc, RBA governor says there's no strong evidence to cut rates yet 'It's ruined two entire families': Final day of inquest into police shooting victim hears impact on loved ones $126 billion in debt but Victoria is still pouring taxpayer money into opaque venture capital project
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