Authorities in Western Australia have issued an emergency warning for a dangerous bushfire near Perth Airport. The warning, issued by the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services, urged residents in the Kalamunda region to evacuate immediately. The out-of-control bushfire, moving northward, poses a serious threat to lives and homes.
Residents in the affected area are advised to leave in a westerly direction if it is safe to do so. The warning emphasized the importance of not waiting until the last minute to evacuate, as delaying could endanger lives. Those unable to leave were instructed to prepare to shelter in a room with running water and a clear exit before the fire arrives.
The warning also included advice for individuals who might get stuck in their cars, suggesting they cover themselves with a woollen blanket and lie on the vehicle’s floor if the windows break due to intense heat. Kalamunda, Maida Vale, and Forrestfield, with a combined population of approximately 25,000 people, are among the areas affected by the bushfire. Power lines are down in the warning zone, and some roads have been closed, although Perth Airport remains unaffected by the fire.
