An out-of-control bushfire that has already destroyed a service station remains a threat to lives and homes on Perth's northern fringe.
Residents of a small coastal town north of Perth have been told to leave if the way is clear as an out-of-control bushfire bears down on them.
An emergency warning has also been extended to residents in Two Rocks, Neergabby, Gabbadah, Seabird, Wanerie, Breton Bay, Yeal, Beermullah, Muckenburra, northern parts of Yanchep, Wilbinga, Caraban, and Woodridge. An emergency warning is in place for people in Two Rocks, Breakwater and Seatree Estates, as well as the northern parts of Yanchep.A watch and act alert is in place for other parts of Yanchep and Eglington.
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