The City of Perth has opened an appeal to raise funds for those affected by the bushfires that swept through the Perth hills.
The appeal has been set up through the Lord Mayor's Distress Relief fund, which is the state's recognised emergency fund.
Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi said she was shocked by the sudden and devastating impact of the fires and extensive loss and damage to property.
Early estimates put the number of homes lost at more than 41.
"The fires demonstrate clearly how people's lives can change dramatically when events such as this happen," Ms Scaffidi said.
"Most people would be shocked by the weekend's events and through the LMDRF they can help those people who are suffering now and who face such a big job in rebuilding or cleaning up after the fires are extinguished.
"The LMDRF is run by an independent board and all the money goes to victims, with donations of $2.00 and above being tax deductible.
"The appeal is set up in a way that allows assistance to be dispensed rapidly."
The bushfires mark the third time the fund has been activated this summer.
An appeal to help victims of the Gascoyne floods has raised $1.35 million so far and $106,423 in donations have been received for those affected by the Lake Clifton fires.