The West Australian | Live updates: Total fire ban as heat soars and firefighters on high alert at Lower ... The Daily Telegraph WA faces a near total fire ban for most of the state as temperatures soar in the southern half and fire fighting resources are stretched beyond the limit. Perth is in for a blistering 40C, while Boddington, where a massive fire has been raging for more than a week ... Weather tests stretched firefighters Firefighters injured by falling tree Fresh fire fears as Western Australia braces for hot, gusty days ahead |