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Bushfire alert in Perth's south
AAP
Fire authorities have contained a blaze in Perth's southern suburbs that was posing a possible threat to lives and homes.
Emergency services are now working to bring the fire under control, with a bushfire advice issued for people in an area bounded by Serpentine Road, Young Road, Karnup Road and Baldivis Road in the Shire of Rockingham.
A watch and act warning was issued for the area after 2pm on Sunday, but emergency services have since contained it.
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The slow-moving fire has forced the closure of several roads and emergency services have recommended people avoid the area.
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