At least one home has been destroyed in a bushfire in Western Australia, with authorities treating the blaze as suspicious.
The property belongs to celebrated bushfire scientist Kingsley Dixon.
Waroona Shire president Mike Walmsley said the situation was terrible.
“It’s peoples lives, it’s their memories,” he said.
The out-of-control blaze has torn through almost 2000 hectares.
Residents have been on standby to flee.
Emily Taffe said she moved animals to prepare.
“Last night we moved the horses out at about 10 and I’ve just picked up Mum because we’re just moving some more of them,” she said.
A reward of $25,000 is on offer to identify the culprit.
A number of residents last night took shelter at an evacuation hub.
The Murray Aquatic and Recreation Centre remained open on Sunday for residents still not out of the woods.
