Update: Hundreds of Perth firefighters are struggling to contain an out-of-control bush fire around the Bullsbrook area.
At least 3 properties have been damaged or destroyed, reports said, but this was not yet confirmed by WA authorities.
The fire is heading toward housing estates in Pinjar, Banksia Grove, Tapping and Carramar, reports said.
High winds and hot temperatures are generating poor conditions for authorities working to gain control of the fire.
Hundreds of residents have been forced to flee the smoke and flames as the fire threatens new housing estates and farms.
In the chaos, a truck rolled and at least one man was trapped before being freed by emergency services. His injuries were not clear.
The good news is that there have been no reports of other injuries or loss of property as of 4pm Perth time Saturday.
The fire is moving at 2km per hour in a North-westerly direction.
o The bushfire is moving fast in a north-westerly direction.
o It is out of control and unpredictable.
o The fire has jumped over Neaves Road and is now burning in Gnangara Pine Plantation.
o Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home. Spot fires are starting ahead of the fire.
o Flames are higher than roof tops.
o It is out of control and unpredictable.
o The fire has jumped over Neaves Road and is now burning in Gnangara Pine Plantation.
o Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home. Spot fires are starting ahead of the fire.
o Flames are higher than roof tops.
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Perth - A fire is racing towards homes in Perth's north-east.
Thick smoke is covering dozens of Perth suburbs as a massive fire burns out of control around Bullsbrook.
Here is the latest from the DFES:
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people in the north-western part of Bullsbrook in the City of Swan You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes. Homes in Gallagher Road, Della North Road, Asher Road, Old West Road, Kirby Road and Neaves Road. The fire started between Railway Parade and Gully Road. It is burning towards Neaves Road.
Thick smoke is covering dozens of Perth suburbs as a massive fire burns out of control around Bullsbrook.
Here is the latest from the DFES:
A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people in the north-western part of Bullsbrook in the City of Swan You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes. Homes in Gallagher Road, Della North Road, Asher Road, Old West Road, Kirby Road and Neaves Road. The fire started between Railway Parade and Gully Road. It is burning towards Neaves Road.
The fires started earlier Saturday morning January 10th and smoke could be seen as far south as at least Cockburn.
The fire is burning around bushland partially in the RAAF Pearce Air Base in Bullsbrook.
The fire is burning around bushland partially in the RAAF Pearce Air Base in Bullsbrook.
Bullsbrook fire moving super quick. One house already been saved in the middle of it all. #perthnews @7NewsPerth pic.twitter.com/0bFCYZvxH5
— david cooper (@David_Cooper82) January 10, 2015
Bullsbrook fire seen from Hocking #perth #fire pic.twitter.com/cKOxCBRifM
— Jasper Faber (@JasperFaber1) January 10, 2015
Big fire in #Bullsbrook. Just S of RAAF base. Aerial support heading there. Wind is howling. #perthnews pic.twitter.com/86TNnMaTyg
— Lisa Barnes (@Barnsy_Lisa) January 10, 2015
