Perth hills residents return to grieve fire-ravaged lives

Clint Maher and Tamara Blake in the remains of their home

Clint Maher and Tamara Blake in the remains of their home Source: SBS

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After a devastating bush fire that destroyed 86 homes last week, residents of the Perth hills are slowly returning to salvage what they can from the ashes.

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