Perth hills bushfire: thousands of homes under threat as strong winds test firefighters

Fire that has already destroyed 71 homes is moving towards Shady Hills, with shifting winds hampering containment efforts

Thousands of homes are now under threat as the Perth hills bushfire continues to rage out of control on the outskirts of the city.

The fire has destroyed at least 71 homes, federal drought and emergency management minister, David Littleproud, has said that number had likely risen overnight as the blaze moved towards the Shady Hills area.

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