Chidlow battle to save homes

About 75 firefighters battled to save homes from flames last night as a bushfire ripped through Chidlow.

SkyNews reported several sheds and fences had been destroyed overnight.

At least a dozen people fled their homes as the blaze raged through 30 hectares of bushland.

Firefighters battled hot conditions as flames came within metres of houses on Thornwick Crescent.

Residents gathered outside the Chidlow fire station and at a local community hall watching as the fire's glow lit gathering storm clouds.

It took firefighters just under two hours to get the blaze under control, Fire and Emergency Services spokesman Rik Mills said.

Four sheds were destroyed at properties on Thornwick Crescent, but no homes were damaged, Mr Mills said.

The hot dry conditions and curing of the grass contributed to the rate of spread of the fire, he said.

Western Power was called to cut power to the area after a consumer power line went down.

A resident on Thornwick Crescent, who asked not to be named, said he had been cooking dinner when he looked up and saw flames.

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Chidlow battle to save homes