Wildfire near Perth forces evacuations in Wedge Island and Cooljarloo, closing key roads.

An out-of-control bushfire near Perth, Western Australia, has prompted emergency evacuation orders for residents in Wedge Island and Cooljarloo. The fire, moving north-west, threatens lives and homes, with Indian Ocean Drive closed. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services urges immediate evacuation towards Cervantes, with an evacuation center opened in Jurien Bay.

November 26, 2024
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