Overview
- Emergency WA issued a watch-and-act at 2:56pm Friday for parts of Ellenbrook, warning of a possible threat to lives and homes as the fire is not contained or controlled.
- Residents in areas near Pineroo Terrace, Grassdale Parkway, Chandala Turn, Elmridge Parkway, Kerang Way and Tonkin Highway were told to monitor conditions, prepare to act and consider leaving if not ready.
- The blaze was first reported Thursday afternoon, triggered an emergency warning and evacuations, and was later downgraded to advice around 11pm when authorities said it was stationary and contained.
- DFES reported a major response with about 75 crews and multiple water-bombers, and the Tonkin Highway was temporarily closed before reopening Thursday night.
- Officials reported damage to six to eight properties, including fences and a backyard structure, with burn-area estimates varying between roughly 3 and about 15 hectares, and WA Police’s Strike Force Vulcan launched an arson-focused inquiry.