Australia: Moment house collapses in Perth wildfireon December 21, 2023 at 8:02 am

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Residents in the Parkerville area of Perth were warned to leave the area, due to a threat to life.

A house has collapsed near Perth, Australia, after a wildfire tore through the property.

Residents in Parkerville, to the east of Perth, were given an emergency warning to leave the area immediately due to a threat to life.

According to the Western Australia Fire and Emergency Services, the threat level in the area has since been downgraded to a “Watch and Act” area, after the fire was contained.

Local media reports two people received minor injuries in Parkerville and were receiving treatment in hospital.

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