Rain relief is imminent after another dangerous night on the frontline of a devastating bushfire in the Perth Hills that has destroyed at least 86 homes.
Hopes are high that forecast weekend rain will help firefighters get on top of the week-long blaze as a tropical low tracks towards the southwest.
But weary firefighters are expected to face their toughest challenge, with conditions forecast to worsen before they get better.
Hopes are high that forecast weekend rain will help firefighters get on top of the week-long blaze as a tropical low tracks towards the southwest (pictured, a home destroyed on Friday in Perth Hills)