By the time Dave Phillips responded to a call for help,the fire was too large to approach, and he says the town of Yarloop hardly got a mention in the alerts A Yarloop man who tried to save his elderly neighbour from a bushfire that destroyed the West Australian town says emergency services failed to properly warn residents the fire was headed their way.
Les Taylor, or 77,called his neighbour, Dave Phillips, and for help in getting out of his domestic as the fire approached on Thursday evening. Related: WA bushfires: two bodies found in Yarloop,but third lost person is safe Related: WA bushfire halted 2km from town as firefighters welcome weather change Related: Are Australia’s bushfire seasons getting longer? Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com