Residents in parts of Casuarina, in Perth’s southern suburbs, have been urged to leave as a bushfire burns in changing conditions and threatens homes and lives.
The fire is understood to have started in bushland on Lugg Place shortly before 12.45pm on Sunday and is believed to have spread to a nearby shed, according to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services.
An urgent Watch and Act warning has been issued for the area bounded by Landgren Road, Mortimer Road, Kwinana Freeway and Orton Road.
“There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning and conditions are changing,” the warning issued at 1.22pm said.
Residents who intend to leave have been told: “If your plan is to leave, leave now.”
Fire crews from Hope Valley, Cockburn, Kwinana and Oakford are responding to the blaze. A bushfire bridge from Mandogalup has also been deployed.
