Australian authorities have contained a fire which has destroyed more than 60 homes in the Perth Hills, but they say the blaze is still not considered safe. Sixty-four homes have now been razed in the bush-fringed Perth suburbs of Kelmscott and Roleystone, while 32 others have been damaged. Emergency services were surprised by the fire, which started about midday yesterday, 40 kilometres south-east of the Perth. Fire and Emergency Services Authority spokesman Mal Cronstedt said the fire is mostly contained but still causing concern. He said more than 100 firefighters are still battling the blaze. Meanwhile, fire services personnel are battling other blazes around the Perth area. Authorities have downgraded the emergency warning for a fire in Red Hill that has been burning since Saturday night. It has steadily burnt through more than 1,000 hectares and could cause problems for residents in some communities.