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February 28th, 2013 
David Schulberg the 3rd
RESIDENTS in several towns northeast of Perth are being urged to evacuate as a large bushfire continues burning out of control.
As more than 150 firefighters battle to contain the blaze, those near Shady Hills and Bullsbrook are on emergency warnings.
The fire has consumed around 1200 hectares, and while it had slowed overnight, strong winds forecast for Friday morning may boost its speed and intensity, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services said.
Firefighters using 70 appliances and earth-movers have saved at least 30 homes, but others remain under threat, the DFES said.
The Walyunga National Park is closed, and both the Bullsbrook District High School and Bullsbrook Community Kindergarten will be closed on Friday.
While the official cause remains unknown, sparks from a Kalgoorlie-bound freight train were suspected to have sparked a string of fires 2km apart which were first reported just before noon (WST) on Thursday.
About 10 evacuees were expected to have stayed the night at a relocation point at Bullsbrook’s Pickett Park Hall.
People west of the Great Northern Highway remain on a watch-and-act alert, with fire approaching the area, the DFES said.
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