Perth Airport loses power as bushfire in Perth Hills damages power lines, causing passenger delays
Why It MattersThe outage shows how a single external utility corridor can degrade terminal operations such as check-in and baggage handling, even while inbound flights continue to land.
Perth Airport lost electricity after an emergency bushfire in the Perth Hills affected the power lines leading to the airport, causing delays for passengers.
An airport spokesman said inbound flights were still able to land, but baggage systems were affected by the outage, causing delays at check-in. The spokesman said safety and security remain the highest priority, that passengers should expect delays, and that further information would be provided as it becomes available.
A Western Power spokesman said the lines to the airport had been affected by the fire and that the company was working to restore supply.
