WA:Bushfire burns homes in Perth's south

AAP General News (Australia)
04-05-2011
WA:Bushfire burns homes in Perth's south

PERTH, April 5 AAP - One home has burned down and four others have been damaged by
an out of control bushfire in Perth's southern suburbs.

The fire began in bushland at a reserve in Coolbellup about 2.45pm (WST) on Tuesday.

A police spokesman said some residents in nearby Bibra Lake had left their evaporative
air-conditioners on, which had caused fires in their homes.

He said residents should turn off their air-conditioners and secure their windows to
prevent further fire outbreaks.

The Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) has issued a watch and act warning
for residents in the southeast of Coolbellup.

More than 10 fire brigades are at the scene and are being supported by two helitacs
and a helicopter.

FESA says residents need to be prepared to leave their homes as embers are likely to
be blown around and spot fires are starting ahead of the fire.

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KEYWORD: BUSHFIRES WA

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