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Cyclone Seroja leaves Kalbarri residents 'shell-shocked' and many without telecommunications

Cyclone Seroja leaves Kalbarri residents 'shell-shocked' as power may be out for days
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The power could be out for days in the Mid West region after towns were decimated by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja on Sunday night, which ripped roofs off buildings, uprooted trees and flooded streets.
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Many people are without power and or telecommunications
Authorities say the clean-up operation will be massive
About 70 per cent of Kalbarri's buildings were damaged when cyclone Seroja slammed into WA's Mid West coast on Sunday night, when winds reached up to 170 kilometres an hour.

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Perth Hills bushfire emergency warning downgraded to a watch and act alert

Perth Hills and Yallingup bushfires downgraded
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A total of 86 homes were destroyed in the bushfire. (ABC News: Hugh Sando)
A bushfire burning in Western Australia's south-west has been downgraded to advice level, with authorities asking residents to keep up to date for future changes.
The fire near the Yallingup townsite, about 250 kilometres south of Perth, had been burning out of control last night.
But firefighters were able to contain the blaze and bring it under control before midnight on Saturday.
It comes as authorities downgraded the bushfire burning to Perth's north-east to an advice level.
Authorities also issued an emergency warning for a fire at Injidup, but it was later downgraded to advice level.

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Warning to residents in the firing line of raging bushfire in Perth

Residents in parts of Perth have been warned they are in immediate danger as an out of control bushfire continues to spread after destroying 7,500 hectares.
The massive blaze with an 80km perimeter raged through the night near the hills town of Wooroloo before moving west onto the city's coastal plain where it is threatening homes in northern suburbs.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services said 80 per cent of all properties in the rural area of Tilden Park in Gidgegannup have been lost.
'You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes,' the department warned on Tuesday afternoon.

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Priorities are 'all out of whack' in Western Australia

Priorities are ‘all out of whack’ in Western Australia02/02/2021|5min
Nationals Senator Matt Canavan says priorities are “all out of whack” amid news firefighters in Western Australia are being forced to limit numbers to ensure COVID safety while they battle a life-threatening blaze.
It comes after the DFES Deputy Commissioner Craig Waters confirmed there are a number of restrictions for firefighters in vehicles including the wearing of face masks and limiting the number of people in vehicles in order to maintain social distancing.
Meanwhile the out of control fire has devastated nearly 80 per cent of all properties at Tilden Park, with investigators currently looking into whether any lives have been lost.

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WA firefighters adhere to COVID restrictions whilst battling life-threatening blaze

WA firefighters adhere to COVID restrictions whilst battling life-threatening blaze02/02/2021|2min
Sky News host Chris Kenny says the fire fighting effort in Perth being adjusted to minimise the risk of COVID-19 despite the battle against a life-threatening blaze shows “how nutty all this can get”.
The out of control bushfire has devastated nearly 80 per cent of all properties at Tilden Park, with investigators currently looking into whether any lives have been lost.
DFES Deputy Commissioner Craig Waters confirmed there are a number of restrictions for firefighters in vehicles including the wearing of masks and social distancing.
“We’re just trying to reduce the crowding of appliances,” Mr Waters said.

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At least 59 homes lost in 'extremely dangerous' Perth Hills bushfire, authorities confirm

At least 59 homes lost in 'extremely dangerous' Perth Hills bushfire, authorities confirm
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Tropical low tracking across Kimberley towards Pilbara coast likely to become cyclone on Monday

A tropical low tracking across the Kimberley and towards the Pilbara coast is now forecast to develop into a category two cyclone according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

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Bushfire emergency still posing 'significant risk' north of Perth as properties saved overnight

Bushfire emergency still posing 'significant risk' north of Perth as properties saved
By Amy Johnston
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A pine plantation was engulfed in flames near Red Gully.
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Properties north of Perth have been saved from an out-of-control bushfire but an emergency warning remains in place for a number of communities.
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But authorities say there has been no major property damage so far
Hot weather and gusty winds have been forecast for the next few days
The fire in the shires of Gingin and Dandaragan has burnt through 9,500 hectares of land since it began on Saturday, along a 102 kilometre perimeter.

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