Perth Wildfire Destroys Homes Amid Spring Heatwave

Firefighters face challenging conditions with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius, as residents evacuate and power outages loom.

Firefighters are battling a large wildfire in Perth, Australia that has already destroyed 10 homes and forced many residents to evacuate.
The fire, which started in a pine tree plantation, is being fueled by a rare spring heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).
More than 500 emergency workers and aircraft are working to control the fast-moving flames, which are being fanned by warm winds.
Several firefighters have sustained minor injuries, including smoke inhalation, and around 130 people spent the night in an evacuation center.
Authorities predict it will take several days to bring the fire under control, and there are concerns about potential power outages with 544 homes already without power.