A number of inland communities north of Perth are under threat from a fast-moving bushfire, with homes and lives at risk. The blaze has already burnt through more than 7200 hectares and is proving difficult for firefighters to contain as it burns out of control, fanned by strong easterly winds. Authorities are concerned for people and homes in Ocean Farms Estate, Seaview Park and surrounding areas. On the night of January 5 people in the Ocean Farms and Seaview residential areas were told to activate their bushfire plans and leave immediately. “Your life will be in danger if you stay,” the Department of Fire and Emergency Services said. Other communities in the area have been told to heed the latest advice and take the appropriate action with an emergency warning message still in place. Incident controller Andy Duckworth said the blaze was running at up to 3.5 kilometres an hour …
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