Bushfire warning downgraded for blaze north of Perth, but residents told to remain on high alert
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The threat level for a bushfire burning in the shires of Gingin and Dandaragan north of Perth has been downgraded as some residents prepare to return to their homes.
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Some residents are being let back home after evacuating earlier this week
Brand Highway has reopened but several other roads remain closed
Bushfire emergency continues north of Perth as firefighters brace for worsening conditions
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An emergency warning remains in place in the shires of Gingin and Dandaragan, north of Perth, as a bushfire continues to threaten lives and homes.
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But there are concerns over hot and windy weather forecast to come
The temperature in the area was set to surge past 40C on Friday
The blaze remains out of control and has broken containment lines in areas to the north of Regans Ford.
Bushfire emergency still posing significant risk north of Perth as properties saved
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Properties north of Perth have been saved from an out-of-control bushfire but an emergency warning remains in place for a number of communities.
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But authorities say there has been no major property damage so far
Hot weather and gusty winds have been forecast for the next few days
The fire in the shires of Gingin and Dandaragan has burnt through 9,500 hectares of land since it began on Saturday, along a 102 kilometre perimeter.