Indonesians and the fires in Perth.

A huge fire in the Perth hills continues to threaten lives and peoples’ lives and property. How has the Indonesian community of Perth been affected?

WA firefighters with the help of a helicopter try to contain a fire near Perth. A number of Indonesians in Perth have been impacted by the fires. Source: Photograph: Evan Collis/Department of Fire and Emergency/AFP/Getty Images 02Feb 2021

Nanda Avalist is Consul for Economics, and Social Cultural Affairs as well as Head of Chancellery at the Indonesian Consulate General for Western Australia in Perth. He reports on which Indonesians in Perth have been affected by the fire. He advises on how Indonesians in Western Australia can take steps to be more secure in the face of such events.

Emergency contact numbers of Indonesian Consulate General Republic of Indonesia in Perth - 0499 772 978 or 0422 749 377.

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A property under construction in off in Upper Swan is threatened by furious flames. Many homes lost during the Perth Hills Fire. Source: Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty Images - 02 Feb 2021.