Man dies and girl, eight, hurt in top storey flat fire

Published: 6/15/2025
Man dies and girl, eight, hurt in top storey flat fire
A man has died and an eight-year-old girl injured in a tragic flat fire in Perth, with several others also hurt in the blaze that destroyed the building's roof and upper floors. The incident prompted a major emergency response, with police officers on patrol noticing the fire before evacuating approximately 40 residents from neighboring properties. A joint investigation has been launched by the police and fire service into the cause of the fire, with an airspace restriction in place for further inquiries.