The fire was reported at 6.15pm near Fleetwood Link and Ardmore Parade in Ellenbrook, and nearby residents were urged to evacuate as it quickly spread towards homes. It took crews over an hour to contain the blaze, with approximately 30 fire trucks responding. As of Saturday morning, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services said the fire was stationary but not yet controlled. A DFES spokesman said, "Firefighters protected properties from ember attack overnight and are securing containment lines, patrolling the area and mopping up today." Over eight hectares of land has been burnt and some roads remain closed. There have been no reports of property damage. Police said, "At this time, the circumstances surrounding the fire remains undetermined." Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
Scrub fire that threatened Perth homes deemed suspicious, arson squad investigating
Firefighters took over an hour to contain blaze near Ellenbrook on Friday evening; no property damage reported
An out-of-control scrub fire that threatened homes in the Perth suburbs of Aveley and Ellenbrook on Friday evening has been deemed suspicious, with the arson squad now investigating.
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Analysis
Why This Matters
- The fire threatened residential areas, highlighting bushfire risk in Perth's urban fringe.
- The arson investigation means a potential deliberate fire could lead to charges and increased public vigilance.
- Residents may face ongoing disruption from road closures and smoke.
Background
The Ellenbrook and Aveley areas are part of Perth's north-eastern growth corridor, where new housing estates adjoin bushland. The region experiences periodic bushfire danger, especially during dry and hot conditions. Friday evening's fire came amid a period of heightened fire risk.
What to Watch
- Whether the fire is declared fully contained and controlled in the coming hours.
- Any updates from the arson squad on a cause or suspects.
- Potential ignition of further fires in the area given the suspicious nature.
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- Partly supportedThe fire threatened homes in the Perth suburbs of Aveley and Ellenbrook.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Police investigating scrub fire that threatened homes in Aveley and Ellenbrook.”
- SupportedThe fire was deemed suspicious.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “An out-of-control scrub fire that threatened homes in Aveley on Friday evening has been deemed suspicious”
- SupportedThe arson squad is investigating the fire.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Police said the arson squad is now investigating the incident.”
- SupportedThe fire was reported at 6.15pm near Fleetwood Link and Ardmore Parade in Ellenbrook on Friday evening.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “A fire was reported at 6.15pm near Fleetwood Link and Ardmore Parade in Ellenbrook”
- SupportedNearby residents were urged to evacuate as the fire quickly spread towards homes.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “urged nearby residents to evacuate as it quickly spread towards homes.”
- SupportedIt took firefighters over an hour to contain the blaze.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “It took firies over an hour to contain the blaze.”
- SupportedApproximately 30 fire trucks responded.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “About 30 fire trucks headed to the incident”
- SupportedOn Saturday morning, the fire was stationary but not yet controlled, according to DFES.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “It is now stationary but not controlled, a spokesman said on Saturday morning.”
- SupportedA DFES spokesman said, “Firefighters protected properties from ember attack overnight and are securing containment lines, patrolling the area and mopping up today.”Brisbane Times - Latest News: ““Firefighters protected properties from ember attack overnight and are securing containment lines, patrolling the area and mopping up today,” he added.”
- SupportedMore than eight hectares had been burnt and some roads remained closed.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “Over 8 hectares of land has been burnt and some roads in the area are still closed.”
- SupportedThere were no reports of property damage.Brisbane Times - Latest News: “There have been no reports of property damage.”
- SupportedPolice said, “At this time, the circumstances surrounding the fire remains undetermined.”Brisbane Times - Latest News: ““At this time, the circumstances surrounding the fire remains undetermined,” they said.”