Monday, February 07, 2011 12:26:34 AM
Yasi fans flames as Perth bushfires rage out of control
February 7, 2011 - 1:34PM
After devastating north Queensland last week and flooding Victoria on the weekend, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Yasi is now helping fan the devastating bushfires near Perth, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Although Yasi has moderated to a typical low pressure system, meteorologist Patrick Ward said the storm has moved across the continent to Western Australia where it has bumped into a high to push strong winds over the fire zone.
The WA Fire and Emergency Services Authority has confirmed at least 41 homes, sheds and carports have been destroyed, while a further 19 properties have been damaged by the flames that have engulfed 440 hectares in the south-east suburbs of Roleystone and Kelmscott.
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http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/yasi-fans-flames-as-perth-bushfires-rage-out-of-control-20110207-1ajf5.html [video and many more pics embedded]
February 7, 2011 - 1:34PM
After devastating north Queensland last week and flooding Victoria on the weekend, Ex-Tropical Cyclone Yasi is now helping fan the devastating bushfires near Perth, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Although Yasi has moderated to a typical low pressure system, meteorologist Patrick Ward said the storm has moved across the continent to Western Australia where it has bumped into a high to push strong winds over the fire zone.
The WA Fire and Emergency Services Authority has confirmed at least 41 homes, sheds and carports have been destroyed, while a further 19 properties have been damaged by the flames that have engulfed 440 hectares in the south-east suburbs of Roleystone and Kelmscott.
[...]
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/yasi-fans-flames-as-perth-bushfires-rage-out-of-control-20110207-1ajf5.html [video and many more pics embedded]
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