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Perth's Bullsbrook-Upper Swan bushfire: Second emergency warning threatens lives near RAAF Pearce as evacuations intensify

Perth faced a bushfire crisis on December 11, 2025. Fires threatened Kenwick, Wattle Grove, Maddington, and Beckenham, prompting urgent evacuations. A second blaze endangered Bullsbrook and Upper Swan, including RAAF Pearce air force base. High temperatures and dry conditions fueled the rapid spread. Authorities worked to protect homes and contain the blazes across multiple fronts.