PERTH’S heat wave has forced the closure of park and recreation sites in Avon Valley, Gnangara and Pinjar.
The city reached a maximum temperature of 42.5C at 3.36pm today, with similar weather forecast in the coming days.
The Department of Parks and Wildlife this afternoon announced all off-road vehicle areas in Pinjar and Gnangara would be closed until 8am Friday.
The Avon Valley National Park is closed until further notice.
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An extreme fire warning has been issued for the Perth Hills and the nearby shires of Toodyay and Gingin.
“These are very hot, dry and windy conditions for a bush or grass fire,” a Department of Fire and Emergency services spokeswoman said.