6th November, 2009

House fire. Cavello View, Iluka. FESA received 000 calls from neighbours stating this large 2 story house was on fire. Occupants escaped unharmed with pets. 3rd alarm.

Cause of the fire was the air conditioner unit on the roof and damage was estimated at $300,000.

EDIT: Updated damage estimate

5th November, 2009

Ute v House. Boulter Pl, Belmont. SS ute lost control and crashed through wall of a bedroom. I was told a lady was lying in bed and escaped with minor injuries. SES were called to prop the house and assess the damage.

2nd November, 2009

Mont Clair Apartments, 190 Hay St, East Perth. Bulding was evacuated and made 5th alarm until the fire that started in an airconditioner on the ground floor could be brought under control.

Of the 115 evacuated, 8 were treated for smoke inhalation. Damage was estimated at $2 million dollars.

30th October, 2009

Taxi vs Pedestrian. 1 x serious. Newcastle x Pier St, Northbridge.

Pictures supplied by Travis/Camille

30th October, 2009

Perth domestic airport. Report of smoke in the baggage area. Airport was evacuated and made 3rd alarm until electricians sorted out the problem.

Pictures supplied by Travis/Camille

29th October, 2009

Official launch of the Northbridge Piazza containing a large LED screen and a pirate ship organ music drums flamey thing.

“This landmark site in the heart of Northbridge is to be a major commercial, cultural and creative hub acting as a destination for families and passers by as well as a venue for large scale cultural events.”

Photos supplied by Travis

29th October, 2009

FESA attended a reported house fire on Pitt St, Kensington. The firefighters managed to contain the deliberately lit fire to the front porch area. A resident was located at the rear of the house and was taken away by SJA for observation.

The damage was estimated at $15,000. Arson squad are investigating.

28th October, 2009

FESA were called to attend a car yard fire on O’connor Way, Wangara. Approximately 10 cars were completely destroyed with an estimated damage bill of $100,000.

Arson squad are investigating.

28th October, 2009

Police were called after neighbours reported a strong smell of ammonia. Police followed their noses to a house where out in the back shed they discovered a drug lab.

FESA were called and a made a 70m radius no-go zone. Residents were told to stay inside, close all windows and turn off air conditioners.

27th October, 2009

One of the worst crashes (damage wise) I have ever been to. South Western Hwy, Wungong (Near Armadale).

Car vs Car head on resulting in 3 fatalities.  Major Crash is investigating the accident but speed is believed to be a factor.

2 occupants were ejected from one of the vehicles. I dont know if they were wearing seat belts.

Its been a very bad month for crashes. Drive safe.

23rd October, 2009

Bit of a strange story this one. Heard over the scanner that firefighters require police assistance urgently as they had been “attacked” by someone and their fire truck was damaged. Still not sure what happened but the result was one fire truck impaled on a gate and another fire truck with minor damage, mainly to the sidestep.

All firefighters escaped without any injury which is obviously extremely lucky.

Incident happened on a dirt track near the intersection of Eighty Rd and Sixty Eight Rd, Baldivis.

22nd October, 2009

Riverside Drive, Perth. The driver of this green ute lost control after doing a burnout around the corner, went up the curb and crunched a tree. The ute stopped about 1 meter from the river. Driver and passenger were treated for minor injuries.

PS: If you are ever in need of a tow, give Brian at Able Towing a call!

22nd October, 2009

A 4WD lost control and ploughed into the rear of “The Last Drop Tavern” on Currie St, Warnbro. The driver escaped without serious injuries. No one inside the tavern was injured.