Bushfire shuts down major highway, threatens homes in Perth

Bushfire shuts down major highway, threatens homes in Perth
A bushfire that broke out in Perth this morning closed down a serious freeway and threatened properties because it tore via parkland.

The blaze sparked a warning for residents in Wattle Grove because it burned adjoining to Roe Highway,sending enormous plumes of thick black smoke into the air.

The hearth burned via 4 hectares of land at Adith Park, however no properties or properties have been misplaced.

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A bushfire has broke out between Tonkin Highway and Orrong Road close to Perth. (Department of Fire and Emergency Service WA)
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Motorists are urged to keep away from the realm. (Department of Fire and Emergency Service WA)

The Roe Highway was closed between Orrong Road and Tonkin Highway for about seven hours.

Earlier, residents have been instructed in the event that they needed to evacuate they wanted to take action shortly, and a watch and act alert was issued for these between the Tonkin Highway and Orrong Road, from St John Road within the east, to Kewdale Road within the west in Wattle Grove.

“There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing,” Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA mentioned in a press release. 

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The Roe Highway is closed between Tonkin Highway and Orrong Road in Perth. (Department of Fire and Emergency Service WA)

One of these residents who ready to depart their house was Nuzilu, who was at house together with her three kids and aged mother and father.

“It’s the first time we’ve experienced such a horrible thing, especially with the kids and I’ve got my parents who have health issues so it was really scary,” she instructed 9News.

Police say the reason for the hearth will not be suspicious however arson squad detectives will proceed to analyze the ignition level and surrounding spot fires for any clues as to what began the blaze.

Source: www.9news.com.au