Perth Hills bushfire: 71 homes destroyed by fire as conditions set to worsen

Residents in the Shady Hills estate near Bullsbrook urged to evacuate, with afternoon wind gusts of 70km/h expected

More homes are under threat from an out-of-control bushfire that has already destroyed 71 homes in the Perth Hills, with a wind change on Wednesday set to worsen conditions.

Residents in the Shady Hills estate near Bullsbrook have been urged to evacuate by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner, Darren Klemm, with afternoon winds expected to push the fire front towards the homes.

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