Wind gusts hamper firefighters as two bushfires force evacuations in Perth

Emergency warning issued for parts of Kenwick, Wattle Grove, Maddington and Beckenham in Perth's south-east

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Gusty winds have hampered the efforts of firefighters to contain two bushfires that have threatened residents and homes in Perth.

Emergency warnings were issued on Thursday for blazes in Perth's south and north-east, which were downgraded to watch and act in the evening after authorities earlier urged residents in multiple suburbs to leave if they could do so.