Homes destroyed as out-of-control bushfire in Perth Hills continues to burn

A bushfire raging near the Perth Hills has destroyed at least three homes and threatened others as some locals were told to shelter in place.

DFES Incident controller Murray McBride told the ABC at least three houses were believed to be destroyed and one fire truck incinerated.

DFES Incident controller Murray McBride told the ABC at least three houses were believed to be destroyed and one fire truck incinerated. Source: ABC Australia

An out-of-control bushfire burning near the Perth Hills has engulfed at least three homes and is threatening more, with locals in a large swathe of the region told it is too late to leave.

The 4000-hectare blaze has raged through the night near the town of Wooroloo, with the shires of Mundaring, Chittering, Northam, and the City of Swan impacted.

Western Australia's Department of Fire and Emergency Services has updated its emergency warning for the blaze, expanding the affected area ahead of another day of hot weather.

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