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WA arson squad probes Aveley bushfire as residents prepare for evacuations

The WA arson squad is investigating a bushfire that erupted in Aveley on Friday evening, prompting evacuation preparations for nearby residents. Local resident Blake Colton described the blaze as a "massive fireball" threatening homes and a school. The fire razed 8.5 hectares of bushland but no property damage has been reported.

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Published 15 Nov 2026, 06:46 UTC · Updated 15 Nov 2026, 06:50 UTC

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