Wooroloo bushfire devastation leaves residents like Jessica Blackwell with nothing but memories
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Jessica Blackwell s Gidgegannup home was one of 86 properties destroyed in the blaze.
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After days of panic, worry and uncertainty, Jessica Blackwell returned to her home north-east of Perth only to find its charred remains.
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Jessica Blackwell s home was one of 86 properties destroyed by the blaze
Property owners are still coming to terms with their losses
There was still a sense of shock and disbelief in her voice as she described the first moments of seeing the devastation caused after a massive fire tore through bushland and semi-rural properties in the Perth Hills.
Authorities say at least 59 homes have been destroyed with that number expected to grow as firefighters continue to battle an out-of-control blaze east of Perth.
Authorities say at least 59 homes have been destroyed with that number expected to grow as firefighters continue to battle an out-of-control blaze east of Perth.
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.