Police prepare fire death report

Firefighters battle the devastating blaze in Perth Hills. Picture: DFES Source: Supplied

POLICE are expected to prepare a report for the Coroner in relation to the death of the 62-year-old man who died yesterday as he made preparations to defend his home from the massive fire.

The man collapsed on the roof of his Hovea home just before 1pm yesterday.

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It's understood he was in the middle of making preparations to defend his home from the blaze when he collapsed on the roof.

"This death has been reported to Coroner and the circumstances will be investigated by the police who will in the fullness of time provide the Coroner with their report," a Coroner's court spokeswoman said.

St John Ambulance crews and firefighters eventually got to the man after initially having trouble gaining access to the roof, but he died at the scene.

"St John responded to the incident but was unable to access the roof. Despite assistance from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services in getting onto the roof, the man passed away at the scene," a SJA spokesman said yesterday.

The 62-year-old man's name has not yet been released.

Police may release his name later today.

Another man, aged 52, who fell through the roof of his house in Stoneville yesterday as the blaze engulfed the area was taken to Royal Perth Hospital.

He was in a serious but stable condition in hospital last night.

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