DFES have confirmed that the fire is fast moving and difficult to contain and urge people to adhere to all fire warnings.
Residents living in WA's Swan district have been told it's too late to leave as bushfires approach homes.
Aerial crews fight the flames of the Bullsbrook blaze. Photo: Chris Lujiez Source: Supplied
UPDATE: THREE homes are on fire in Pinjar in Perth's northern suburbs as a bushfire that started in Bullsbrook continues to spread and rage out of control.
Firefighters were battling flames at three properties on Perry Road in Pinjar at 5pm on Saturday.
A woman was also treated for breathing difficulties after being rescued by fire fighters.
Fanned by strong, gusty winds, the blaze is threatening parts of Nowergup, Ridgewood, Butler, Emerald Valley, Clarkson and Quinns Rocks.
The "out of control and unpredictable" fire has jumped over Perry Road and is burning in Gnangara Pine Plantation towards Wanneroo Road.
Yanchep residents have also been put on alert as an out-of-control bushfire continues to burn across Perth's northern suburbs, fanned by 50km/hr winds.
It has now burnt through more than 4000 hectares, WA fire boss Wayne Gregson confirmed.
LATEST WA BUSHFIRE UPDATES
EMERGENCY WARNING
The latest alert from the Department for Fire and Emergency Services said an emergency warning was now in place for an area bounded by Wesco Road, Old Yanchep Road, Nisa Road, Cyprus Road, Wanneroo Road, Joondalup Drive, Wandoo Road, Seismic Road.
An emergency warning is also in place for an area bounded by Old West Road, Kirby Road, Railway Parade, Chitty Road and Wandoo Road.
"You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes," DFES said.
DFES warned there is an ember attack ahead of the fire and urged residents to close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
Two evacuation centres have been set up at Wanneroo Recreation Centre, 440 Scenic Drive, Wanneroo and at Gum Blossom Hall on Tapping Way, Quinns Rock.
WATCH AND ACT WARNING
Yanchep residents have also been put on alert as an out-of-control bushfire continues to burn across Perth's northern suburbs, fanned by 50km/hr winds.
The Department for Fire and Emergency Services at 6.40pm Saturday said another bushfire "watch and act" alert had been issued, this one for Yanchep residents north of Tomar Road and up to Pigeon Road.
Two other watch and act alerts remain in place as firefighters prepare to try to stop the blaze at Old Yanchep Rd.
It has now burnt through more than 4000 hectares, WA fire boss Wayne Gregson confirmed.
DFES said one person would be spending the night at the Quinns Rocks evacuation centre as they were unable to get back to their property after fleeing.
EVACUATION CENTRE
A SECOND evacuation centre has been set up as a bushfire in Bullsbrook continues to rage out of control.
The blaze has now jumped Neaves Road and has taken hold in the Gnangara pine plantation, which has a 50-year fuel load, the Department for Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) said at 2.15pm Saturday.
The second evacuation centre has been set up by City of Wanneroo at Wanneroo Recreation Centre on Scenic Drive.
The first evacuation centre was set up by the Department for Child Protection at Altone Park in Beechboro, where residents who fled the fire are waiting desperately for news.
A mammoth firefighting effort continues, with hundreds of career and volunteer firefighters battling the blaze assisted by water bombers overhead.
The fire is so intense there was no way to tackle it head on, a DFES spokesman said.
Instead, firefighters are focused on protecting homes from the blazing embers.
BULLSBROOK BLAZE IN PICTURES
BATTLE TO SAVE HOMES
While many residents have fled, others have stayed behind the defend their homes.
Gusty easterly winds and temperatures up to 30C are making conditions treacherous.
The blaze is believed to have started in shrubs outside a storage depot on Railway Parade.
A business owner who keeps equipment at the storage depot where the Bullsbrook fire started says he has no idea how the blaze broke out.
Mark Davis, 39, keeps equipment from his company Dynamic Drill and Blast at the Railway Parade property where the fire started just before 10am.
He said he got a phone call from a friend who lives nearby alerting him about the fire. By the time Mr Davis arrived to remove his equipment, firefighters were at the scene but strong winds had spread the blaze to long grass and scrub bordering the property.
"The gate was locked when I left the compound last night and we did not have anyone there until I got there this morning" he said.
Smoke rising from the flames of Bullsbrook bushfire. Photo: Peter Law Source: Supplied
At a briefing at 1.30pm, firefighters were warned of burning embers landing up to 400m ahead of the fire front, while live Western Power poles were an electrocution risk.
They were also told to "watch your arses" ahead of an expected southerly wind change.
The Outback Splash water park was being used to fill up fire tankers, while wildlife including kangaroos were also scrambling to avoid the flames.
Meanwhile, furious residents took to social media to complain about a speed camera that caught several motorists as they fled the Bullsbrook fire.
Officers are interviewing residents on Railway Parade where the blaze broke out, with one Arson Squad member saying the site is a potential crime scene.
A neighbour of the property where the fire was believed to have started told fire investigators that the fire spread within seconds.
"There is so much fuel here," the mother-of-two, who did not want to be named, said.
Meanwhile, dozens of fire trucks are refilling their water tanks at a bushfire control post on Railway Parade as water bombers fly overhead.
Wildlife are also scrambling to avoid the flames, including kangaroos fleeing in the opposite direction.
BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR:
The bushfire is moving rapidly at 2.2km per hour in a north-westerly direction.
It is out of control and unpredictable.
The fire has jumped over Perry Road and is now burning in Gnangara Pine Plantation towards Wanneroo Road.
The fire is expected to reach Old Yanchep Road at 7pm tonight.
Burning embers are likely to be blown around your home. Spot fires are starting ahead of the fire.
Flames are higher than roof tops.
WHAT TO DO:
If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place.
Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly.
There is ember attack ahead of the fire, so close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
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.
SAFER PLACE:
Your safest option may be to visit family or friends who live away from the area.
Two evacuation centres have been set up at Wanneroo Recreation Centre, 440 Scenic Drive, Wanneroo as well Gum Blossom Hall on Tapping Way, Quinns Rock.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.
A number of roads have been closed including:
● Neaves Road from Yanchep Road to Railway Parade
● Railway Parade south of Stock West Road
● Wanneroo Road between Old Yanchep Road and Hester Ave has limited access
● Perry Road between Joondalup Drive and Wanneroo Road
● All roads contained with the boundary of Old West Road, Kirby Road, Railway Parade, Chitty Road and Wandoo Road.
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