Australia: Moment house collapses in Perth wildfire
A house has collapsed near Perth, Australia, after a wildfire tore through the property.
Residents in Parkerville, to the east of Perth, were given an emergency warning to leave the area immediately due to a threat to life.
According to the Western Australia Fire and Emergency Services, the threat level in the area has since been downgraded to a "Watch and Act" area, after the fire was contained.
Local media reports two people received minor injuries in Parkerville and were receiving treatment in hospital.
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