A bushfire emergency is continuing in Perth’s northern suburbs after a blaze ripped through the area and forced 150 people into evacuation shelters last night.
At least 10 homes have been lost to the fires.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Service (DFES) warned residents in parts of Banksia Grove, Jandabup, Mariginiup, Melaleuca, Sinagra, Tapping and Wanneroo they are “in danger” and “need to act immediately to survive”.
Locals can keep up to date with the latest emergency warnings and advice on the Emergency WA website.
“There is a threat to lives and homes,” the warning notice said.
“The alert level for this fire has been upgraded as the bushfire behaviour is escalating.”
It is too late to leave for residents east of Pinjar Road.
They are being warned to shelter in their home in a room away from the firefront.
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Those west of Pinjar Road can leave if the way is clear.
Temperatures are expected to hit 40 degrees in the state today.
Firefighters said the blaze started at the intersection of Boundary Road and Bustard Road in Mariginiup.
A large air tanker that was flown in from NSW on Tuesday has been used to fight the flames.
A severe heatwave is affecting the state’s central west, lower west and south-west areas, including the Perth metropolitan area.
The Bureau of Meteorology said the heatwave was expected to reach its peak on Thursday.
