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Police probe suspicious scrub fire in Carramar

Mark DonaldsonWanneroo Times

The blaze began about 3.45pm near Pinjar and Redheart roads, burning close to 50sqm of land on a bush block behind a home.

About 30 firefighters had it under control by 4.45pm.

It followed a blaze in nearby Sinagra, which began in bushland off Wanneroo Road near Church Street, about 12.45pm.

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A Department of Fire and Emergency Services spokeswoman said a power pole was believed to have caused the fire, but a Western Power spokesman said the utility knew nothing about the incident.

About 50 firefighters were required to attend the blaze, which began on private property, with an all-clear given about 4pm.