Home and properties are under threat from an out of control bushfire burning near Bedfordale, about 40km south east of Perth.
Authorities issued an emergency warning just after 6pm (9pm AEDT) for people in the eastern part of Bedfordale, but parts have that have now been downgraded to a watch and act alert.
People east of south western highway, south of Bedfordale Hill Road and north of Beenyup Road in Mount Richon, Wungong, Darling Downs, Byford, Bedfordale and Karrakup in the City of Armadale and Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale.
A bushfire Watch and Act has been issued for people west of South Western Highway in Armadale, Wungong, Darling Downs and Byford in the City and Armadale Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale.
Advice from authorities:
- If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place.
- Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly.
- 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.
- Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.