Perth bushfires: lives and homes under threat from fast-moving blaze at Chittering

Department of Fire and Emergency Services issue emergency level warning for fast-moving blaze at WA town of Chittering

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Homes and lives are under threat from a fast-moving bushfire at Chittering, north of Perth.

The blaze in Chittering, about 60km north of central Perth, was first reported about 9.30am on Saturday and is rapidly moved towards Lower Chittering, population 2,400.

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