Baldivis Fires: Multiple Fires Deliberately Lit, Buildings on Fire

PERTH, Western Australia - Buildings are burning in Baldivis as fires rage in Baldivis, reports said.

Firefighters at the scene could be heard on radio reporting "property under attack" in the fast moving situation.

 There are reports that the fires in Baldivis have been deliberately lit, with at least six different ignition points in bushland in the area.

The suburb of Karnup was also under threat.

 The fires all started across a 4km area in Baldivis, Seven News Perth reported.

Several fires burning in Baldivis. Here's a mud map of locations. #perthnews #baldivis #fire pic.twitter.com/wlxZbScfKw
— Weekend Courier (@Weekend_Courier) February 10, 2015

Ten News Perth reporter Cyndi Lavrencic tweeted from the scene of the fire.

Properties under direct threat in Baldivis #perthnews pic.twitter.com/LAMyzrXeAh
— Cyndi Lavrencic (@cyndilavrencic) February 10, 2015

 Volunteer firefighters are attending the multiple fire fronts, the AVBFB reported.

 A bushfire advice for Baldivis and people in the City of Rockingham, but this will likely escalate if reports of structures on fire are correct. 

Update"

Flames very close to homes in Baldivis - lots of smoke too @7NewsPerth #breakingnews pic.twitter.com/5JNoTukkLr

— Kate Smithers (@KateSmithers) February 10, 2015

Bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING for the south eastern part of Baldivis in the City of Rockingham Tuesday 10 February 2015 - 3:55 PM ​A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING has been issued for people in the south eastern part of Baldivis, near the intersection of Karnup Road and Baldivis Road, in the City of Rockingham. • The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as there is a direct threat to lives and homes. • You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes. • A number of fires have started near the intersection of Karnup Road and Baldivis Road. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: • The fire is out of control and unpredictable. • Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home. Spot fires are starting ahead of the fire. WHAT TO DO: • If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place. • Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly. • There is likely to be ember attack ahead of the fire, so close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible. • If your plan is to stay and actively defend, do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. If you have access to a water tank and plan to defend your home, start patrolling with your hose and put out spot fires. • If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home and actively defend it. • If you are not at home, it is too dangerous now to return. SAFER PLACE: • Your safest option may be to visit family or friends who live away from the area. ROAD CLOSURES: Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site. Some roads may be closed.

#7NewsPerth Update - Baldivis Fire. @Grant_Wynne has the latest. #perthnews https://t.co/qdYzyzvCeG

— 7 News Perth (@7NewsPerth) February 10, 2015