City of Kwinana: Watch & Act warning issued for residents as out-of-control bushfire rages

The Kwinana town centre is under threat by an out-of-control bushfire that is rapidly moving through the area.

The bushfire started at about 12:55pm near the intersection of Parsons Avenue and Chisham Avenue in Parmelia on Tuesday.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has issued watch and act advice for people bounded by Hennessey Avenue to the north, Calista Avenue to the west, Wellard Road to the south and the train line to the east.

Residents in the warning area — which includes parts of the Kwinana town centre, Parmelia, Calista and Wellard — are urged to leave now if the way is clear, as the blaze is not yet controlled or contained.

“If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now,” the DFES statement said.

Firefighters are currently on scene battling the blaze.