Fire emergency near Whiteman Park

An emergency warning has been declared for a fire in Brabham in West Swan. Picture: Nine News/Twitter Source: Supplied

ANOTHER bushfire emergency is developing in Perth's east - this time in Brabham, with an out of control blaze threatening homes and lives near the popular Whiteman Park.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has declared a bushfire emergency, saying homes and lives under threat and people in the area should evacuate if safe to do so.

Homes bounded by Harrow Street, Lord Street, Park Street and West Swan Road are under threat by the "out of control and unpredictable" bushfire.

DFES says people in the area are under danger and need to act immediately to survive.

The fire is moving in a north easterly direction.

It advises those in affected areas to leave if their path is clear.

``Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly," DFES said.

``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.''

Burning embers are likely to be blown around and spot fires are starting up ahead of the fire.

DFES says 140 career, volunteer and bushfire service firefighters in 55 appliances are on the scene battling the blaze, with aerial support from helitacs.

The fire was reported just before 4pm and the cause at this stage is unknown.

Text and voice messages have been issued to affected residents.

An evacuation centre has been set up at Altone Park in West Swan for people wanting to leave their homes.

A watch and act alert has been issued for residents in nearby West Swan.

DFES advises people to leave the area and not to rely on mains water if they are defending their property, as pressure could be affected.

A bushfire advice has also been issued for people in Henley Brook in the City of Swan, but there is no immediate danger. People in that area need to be on alert.

A week ago today a devastating blaze tore through the Perth's Hills and destroyed 56 homes.

Brabham fire - 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.

Safest route

If you live in Brabham or West Swan leave east and head north on West Swan Road.

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