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Perth hit by wild storm

A Perth resident has been rescued after a tree fell on their home during a storm that kept emergency workers and volunteers busy overnight.

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The homeowner was rescued by firefighters and emergency service volunteers after being trapped by the tree in the house in Parkwood, the worst hit area, in Perth's southeast.

By 4am (WST) 52 calls for help had been received by emergency services in the Perth metropolitan area and five in the southwest.

The majority of calls have been for damage to roofs and minor flooding.

More calls for assistance are expected as people wake to find damage to their homes.

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Strong wind gusts are expected to persist through Friday morning.

Higher than normal tides are possible in low-lying coastal areas, with high tide expected between 6am and 10am along the west coast.


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