Perth bushfire sparks evacuation warning as flames near homes in Ellenbrook
A bushfire near Perth put residents on evacuation alert in Ellenbrook, Aveley and The Vines, with flames threatening homes.
A bushfire began near Fleetwood Link in Aveley around 6:15pm on Friday. The fire quickly grew into what residents called a massive fireball.
Embers rained onto nearby homes. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services sent a watch-and-act alert.
Residents were told to get ready to leave. They were asked to protect homes with water and safety gear.
Local resident Blake Colton said the fire started from a small scrub blaze. It spread fast across dry bush within minutes.
He had to block roads and warn neighbors to move cars to safety. The fire moved northeast.
It remained uncontained as of 7:30pm. Firefighters worked to stop the spread.
Several roads were closed. Residents in nearby suburbs were told to stay alert.
- 6:15pm Friday
- Start time
- Fleetwood Link, Aveley
- Start location
- Uncontained, moving northeast
- Status at 7:30pm
- Ellenbrook, Aveley, The Vines
- Affected suburbs
Why it mattersFast-spreading fires close to homes show the danger of bushfires in Western Australia's drier months. Residents need to stay prepared.
AustraliaPerplexing fire behaviour in northern Perth suburbs is a reminder for all Western Australians to maintain evacuation plans and prepare homes during high-fire-risk periods.
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