Charges laid over massive Perth Hills bushfire which destroyed 86 homes
ABCA 40-year-old man has been charged with starting a massive bushfire which engulfed the Perth Hills earlier this year and destroyed 86 homes. Key points: A Wooroloo man has been charged with starting the February blaze The man is alleged to have used an angle grinder during a total fire ban Police say the man failed to take appropriate precautions Police say the man failed to take reasonable precautions when using an angle grinder to remove a padlock from a sea container on his property during a total fire ban. "Further investigations between DFES and WA Police arson squad investigators were conducted — inclusive of expert reports, weather data — and these were used to identify the most likely ignition source of the fire. "We've all got a duty of care and in this instance, we will allege that this individual didn't take the appropriate precautions to prevent a fire which impacted on thousands," he said. "This was a total fire ban and there are consequences if you ignore the fire bans and don't take proper precautions," he said.
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