Bushfire in Perth’s east spurs warning to residents to leave immediately

A bushfire in Perth’s east has sparked an emergency warning, with residents in parts of Kenwick, Wattle Grove, Maddington and Beckenham urged to leave the area immediately.

The fire was reported just after noon on Thursday and aerial crews were called in as firefighters battled the blaze in woodland to the east of Kenwick Wetlands Nature Reserve.

Residents in the area bordered by Welshpool Road East, Tonkin Highway, Kenwick Road, Brixton Street and Roe Highway are under emergency alert, while the Fire and Emergency Services Department has warned that there is a threat to life and homes.

“Houses on Bickley Road are currently under threat from fire,” a ministry alert reads.