Kalamunda bushfire forces emergency evacuation
A bushfire broke out in Kalamunda's north-east. It is uncontrolled and suspicious. Authorities ordered residents to leave immediately.
A bushfire near Perth broke out around 1:20pm Thursday. The bushfire spread uncontrolled through Kalamunda.
Authorities ordered an evacuation for residents. The evacuation area is bounded by Bird Road, Panoramic Terrace, Ozone Terrace, Yorna Road and Alpine Road.
Nearly 20 firefighting crews from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services went to the scene. Volunteers from multiple services also came.
The fire is being treated as suspicious. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Authorities say residents are in danger. They must leave right away.
Residents should move east, away from the flames.
- 1:20pm Thursday
- Time fire reported
- 3:20pm Thursday
- Emergency warning issued
- Nearly 20 DFES crews
- Firefighting crews deployed
- Uncontrolled, suspicious
- Fire status
Why it mattersAn uncontrolled fire spreading through a populated area threatens lives right away.
AustraliaKalamunda is part of Perth's eastern suburbs, affecting thousands of residents in a major population centre.
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