Bushfire forces evacuation warnings in Perth suburbs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 12:13 · Archive

A bushfire near Perth, Australia is forcing residents in Ellenbrook, Aveley and The Vines to prepare to evacuate.

A bushfire near Fleetwood Link and Ardmore Parade in Aveley was first reported at 6.15pm on Friday. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services issued a watch and act warning for residents in parts of Ellenbrook, Aveley and The Vines, covering areas bounded by Elmridge Parkway, Ackworth Grange, Althrop Way, Cashman Avenue, Verbana Drive, Torres Parade, Duvall Parkway, Thomby Avenue, Rainsby Crescent and Westgrove Drive.

The Department warned that 'there is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and conditions are changing'. Dramatic images posted to Facebook showed a tower of flames near homes with embers raining down on nearby properties.

The bushfire is moving in a north easterly direction. By 7.30pm on Friday, firefighters were working to control the fire, but it remained uncontained.

How it is being reported

• Bushfire warning: Ellenbrook, Aveley, The Vines residents urged to prepare to evacuate as bushfire ragesResidents are urged to prepare to evacuate as shocking vision shows a tower of flames and embers raining down on nearby homes.Perth Now · 13 Nov, 11:53
• Bushfire warning: Ellenbrook, Aveley, The Vines residents urged to prepare to evacuate as bushfire ragesResidents are urged to prepare to evacuate as shocking vision shows a tower of flames and embers raining down on nearby homes.The West Australian · 13 Nov, 11:53

In this story: Ellenbrook · Aveley · The Vines · Department of Fire and Emergency Services

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