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Firefighters have contained a raging bushfire across Perth's eastern and northern suburbs as several more burn throughout Western Australia.
A bushfire emergency warning has been downgraded to a watch and act for residents in parts of Parkerville.
The warning is in place for people bounded by Richardson Road, Byfield Road, Riley Road and Granite Road in parts of the suburb.
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Residents who earlier evacuated when the fire threatened homes and lives have been told it is still not safe to return.
"The fire is moving in a westerly direction as a result of those really strong easterly winds," DFES Commissioner Darren Klemm said at a press conference today.
At least one home in Parkerville appears to have been destroyed, vision shows.
One firefighter has told 9News crews have managed to save structures today, including one property where they were able to douse the home with water, save the Christmas tree and the presents underneath.
Rapid damage assessment crews will be send out and will inform homeowners of any damage to property.
Two men aged in their 60s were taken to hospital, one with burns and the other with a minor injury, and there have been no reports of dead animals.
At least 400 homes and businesses are without power, Western Power has confirmed.
"The fire is moving in a westerly direction as a result of those really strong easterly winds," DFES Commissioner Darren Klemm said at a press conference today.
The last time Parkerville saw a fire of this magnitude was during the 2014 Perth Hills fire, which swept through the area across two weeks.
The fire, sparked by a fallen power pole, destroyed 57 homes and burnt through 392 hectares.
Upgraded emergency warnings for Toodyay, Coondle, Moondyne, Julimar and Eaton
A bushfire watch and act alert for Toodyay, Coondle, Moondyne and Julimar has been raised to an emergency warning.
The alert affects those bounded by Trig Road, Plunkett Road, Parkland Drive, Malkup Brook Road and north to Julimar State Forest.
It is too late for residents to leave due to hazards around the fire and they should, instead, seek shelter immediately.
Another emergency warning was raised for Eaton after the fire begun to threaten lives and homes.
Those north of Forrest Highway an area bounded by Eaton Drive, Lofthouse Avenue and Millard Street have been told to act immediately.
Residents should evacuate and seek shelter at a safe place if the path is clear or seek immediate shelter if not.
Callcup downgraded to Watch and Act
A second emergency warning was earlier issued for those in southern parts of the state around Callcup, Crowea and Meerup.
The alert has since been downgraded to a watch and act due to favourable weather conditions, including light rain.
The uncontrolled blaze, however, is still a threat to lives and homes and residents are urged to stay alert and up to date with warnings.
Motorists are warned to avoid both areas as there are road closures in place across the state.
Extreme fire danger warning for Perth and greater WA
Swan Inland North, Swan Inland South, Geographe, Brockman, Mortlock, Karroun, Avon and Lockwood are under an extreme fire danger warning today.
A combination of northeast and southeasterly winds and hot and dry conditions have led to elevated concerns around Perth.
The strong gusts are forecast to extend across northern parts into the afternoon and evening, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
There is also an added risk of thunderstorms that could worsen conditions.
Warning issued to drone operators
Drone operators have been warned there are severe penalties for seeking out the perfect shot of the bushfires.
Premier Roger Cook said the emergency response at Lancelin was interrupted for at least an hour last night due to a "rogue drone operator" in the area.
"These are people who put drones up in the air because they're looking for that particular shot," Cook said at a press conference today.
"It's a bloody idiotic thing to do and there are severe penalties for people who undertake that activity.
"Because of that, we can't have airborne firefighters in the area.
"We could not have any fixed air wing operators and in particular, the large aerial tanker on the scene.
"What that means is that drone operator not only put property at risk, that drone operator put lives at risk.
"Not only the lives of people in the area, but also the emergency services personnel who were on the ground fighting that fire."
