Strong winds threatened to fan a bushfire in Perth Hills area, about 40 km (25 miles) from the capital on Wednesday (February 3), as it destroyed a swathe of more than 9,000 hectares (22,240 acres) and 71 homes, Australian authorities say.

More than 70 homes destroyed in Western Austalia bushfires, thousands told to leave

Residents of a coastal township on Australia’s World Heritage-listed Fraser Island were told to evacuate on Sunday as a bushfire approached. Since it was sparked by an illegal campfire seven weeks ago, the blaze has blackened half the island off Australia’s north eastern coast.

Australia bushfire threatens World Heritage-listed Fraser island

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More than 70 homes destroyed in Western Austalia bushfires, thousands told to leave

More than 70 homes destroyed in Western Austalia bushfires, thousands told to leave

Australia bushfire threatens World Heritage-listed Fraser island