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"If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place," the Department of Fire and Emergency Services said in an emergency bushfire warning.Buildings are being lost to a bushfire burning out of control in Western Australia's north-east.
Hundreds of firefighters and dozens of firefighting appliances — including a large air tanker — are battling the flames across the state/for residents across several areas.Resident Jan Rose described the fires as "really scary stuff". Firefighters are not yet sure whether the structures on fire are homes or sheds but they are doing everything they can to save them.A range of bushfires warnings and alerts have been issued for residents across several areas.It was 1.30am and 30 degrees in the Perth suburb of Hilbert when bushland burst into flames.Rik Mills from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services said both fires had burned through a combined 30 hectares.
Resident Michelle Stirling's fears her alpacas won't make it through the week, with only a limited water supply on-site.Western Power insists it is working on reconnecting homes by midnight but is making no promises.
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