A bushfire north of Perth, ignited by a fatal crash, is now threatening several communities and has spread over 42,800 hectares. Two hundred firefighters are working to build containment lines, with additional support from air tankers and machinery. The situation remains dire with evacuations and road closures.
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a bushfire north of Perth , which has already spread over 42,800 hectares of land. The fire started from a fatal crash on Monday and is now threatening multiple communities, including the coastal fishing towns of Cervantes, Wedge, and Grey. Two hundred firefighters are actively working with machinery to build containment lines, with support from air tankers flown in from New South Wales.
The situation remains critical, with some residents advised to evacuate immediately while others have been directed to take shelter. Several roads are closed and local schools and parks have been shut down
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