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Emily Verdouw and Rachael Ward

Home destroyed, emergency declared in fire-hit state

A fire east of Perth was downgraded to watch and act but remains a "possible threat to lives". (HANDOUT/DEPARTMENT OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES)

A home has been destroyed as almost 150 firefighters continue to battle a New Year's Eve bushfire, with another emergency looming.

Authorities fear more properties will be threatened by the Wooroloo fire east of Perth as another blaze escalated in Western Australia's south.

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