Hit 107 | WA hit by major bushfires, at Gidgegannup, Augusta, Perth The Australian Western Australia's southwest has been hit by three major bushfires fanned by strong winds, as emergency services warn residents of the town of Gidgegannup, 40km northeast of Perth, that lives and property are at risk after a fire intensified overnight ... Bushfires threaten homes, lives outside Perth Swan residents under threat from bushfire Fire warning downgraded but possible threat to Gidgegannup homes remains |