Detour on Wanneroo Road due to bushfire.
Camera IconDetour on Wanneroo Road due to bushfire. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Fire crews attend bushfire in Perth’s north

Staff WriterWanneroo Times

A TREE falling on a power line sparked Tuesday morning’s bushfire in Perth’s north.

The fire caused a road closure during the morning traffic peak, with motorists advised to avoid the area.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services issued advice about the bushfire about 6am on February 18 for the northern part of Carabooda.

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The affected area was bound by Pipidinny Road to the south, Yanchep Beach Road to the north and Old Yanchep Beach Road to the east.

Wanneroo Road was closed between Pipidinny Road and Yanchep Beach Road but has since reopened and DFES asked motorists to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke.

The affected area. www.emergency.wa.gov.au
Camera IconThe affected area. www.emergency.wa.gov.au Credit: Supplied/Lucy Jarvis

Career fire and rescue, Parks and Wildlife service and bush fire service firefighters attended the fire, which was reported about 4.30am.

The fire started near the intersection of Wanneroo Road and Pipidinny Road and has burnt through 1.5 hectares.

Firefighters are on the scene, patrolling the area and mopping up, with 16 Parks and Wildlife Service firefighters attending.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions confirmed the fire was caused by a large tree falling on powerlines across the road.

There was no immediate danger or threat to lives or homes, however DFES advised people in the area to stay alert, monitor surroundings and keep up to date in case the situation changed.

The fire affected traffic on Marmion Avenue, which banked up 3km during Tuesday’s morning peak.
Camera IconThe fire affected traffic on Marmion Avenue, which banked up 3km during Tuesday’s morning peak. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

WHAT TO DO:

Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.

Watch for signs of a bushfire, especially smoke and flames.

Close all doors and windows, and turn off evaporative air conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible.

Read through your bushfire survival plan.

If you do not have a plan decide what you will do if the situation gets worse.

Visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au for updates.