FIREFIGHTERS have extinguished a bushfire which jumped the Kwinana Freeway and was threatening lives and homes in Atwell and Success.
The all clear has been given, but firefighters will monitor the area for the rest of the night.
Kwinana Freeway between Armadale Road and Russell Road has reopened but traffic remains heavy.
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READ NOWTrains on the Mandurah line between Cockburn and Rockingham have resumed, but services may not be running to schedule.
The fire started near the intersection of St Claire Gardens and Paradise Grove in Atwell, reported just after 2pm.
Firefighters are patrolling the area and mopping up.
— For up-to-date information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Motorists are urged to drive slowly and with caution due to smoke and emergency services personnel working in the area.
Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the City of Cockburn.
KEEP UP TO DATE:
Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au, call 13 DFES on 13 3337, follow DFES on Twitter, Facebook, listen to ABC Local Radio, 6PR, or news bulletins.