For the second time in as many years, Waroona has come under threat from an out of control bushfire.
The latest, which started in Lane Poole Reserve on Wednesday morning, has seen local residents once again flee for safety and spend a sleepless night waiting on updates from Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
The fast moving blaze has destroyed a vineyard, fences and sheds, but no loss of life has been reported. Continue reading
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Updates given at Leschenault evacuation centre meeting: A crowd of about 300 people were told by Department of Fire and Emergency Services spokesman Mark Priest that as of 8pm Thursday night the blaze has burnt 31,000 hectares and has a perimetre of more than 113 kilometres.
Waroona 'demon fire' destroys home, businesses: A home and two businesses are believed to have been wiped out by the Waroona bushfire which residents at the Pinjarra evacuation centre have dubbed the 'demon fire'.
Waroona residents flee to Pinjarra evacuation centre: More than 100 Waroona residents have gathered at the Pinjarra emergency evacuation centre after fleeing their homes to protect themselves and their pets when lightning started a bushfire on Wednesday.
Bunbury community comes together to help out those affected by the Waroona fires: The Greater Bunbury community has once again come together to help out those affected by the Waroona fires with homes and vet clinics opening their doors for free.
Waroona bushfire intensifies overnight: The Waroona Hotel's owner has spoken of the sound of explosions in the darkness as a bushfire threatens the town and nearby Preston Beach.
Roads remain closed due to Waroona fires: Roads remain closed due to Waroona fires: continue to burn in Waroona a number of roads are closed making travel extremely difficult.
Drakesbrook wiped out by Waroona bushfire: Drakesbook owner Bernie Worthington found out the news early this morning after evacuating to Mandurah on Wednesday night.
Ash rains down on Bunbury: Debris from the bushfire emergency in Waroona, Preston Beach and Harvey has started to fall on Bunbury - more than 70km away.
Margaret River fire fighters head to Waroona to help: The shire received a call from the crew about 12pm, Thursday to say the fires were "absolute mayhem".
