SYDNEY, Feb 2 (NNN-AGENCIES) – The emergency department, in Western Australia (WA), issued warnings of two separate bushfires, in the state’s south-west and the capital of Perth.
The blaze in Perth, started in the suburb of Canning Mills and it has burned at least 96 hectares of land, so far.
The bushfire in WA’s south-west town Kirup, is also at emergency warning level, which is moving “slowly” in a north-western direction.
The state’s Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) said, the bushfire warnings were initially issued yesterday, and more than 200 people were on-site battling the blaze.
The two fires are currently stationary compared to the beginning, but the warnings remained in place, due to the wind intensity.
“The wind intensity has increased overnight, and put pressure on containment lines,” DFES said.
“It is (still) not contained or controlled. There is a possible threat to lives and homes, as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing.”
The DFES advised people to leave now for a safer place, otherwise, they should seek shelter in their homes and keep water running through the indoor settings, if possible.
“Choose a room with two exits and water, such as a kitchen or laundry,” the DFES warned.
