Firefighters get Gwelup fire under control, threat downgraded

A fire that was burning dangerously close to homes in the Perth suburb of Gwelup in the City of Stirling is now controlled.

Earlier a bushfire Watch and Act warning was in place people in an area bounded by North Beach Road, Balcatta Road, Sandover Drive, Pascoe Street, Wanstead Street, Clement Drive and Summerhayes Drive in parts of Carine, Gwelup and Karrinyup. The fire is now at Advice level only.

The fire is very close to homes.

The threat to lives and homes is over, however the Department of Fire and Emergency Services said nearby residents needed to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.

The fire was first reported at 5.30pm, near the end of Porter Street where it intersects with Wanstead Street.

Firefighters will remain at the location overnight. The cause is still unknown and authorities would like anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers.

The fire burned bushland on the Karrinyup Golf Course near the third green, across to the 15th tee.

It started at the end of a day of extreme weather conditions in WA. The temperature in Carnarvon hit a whopping 49.9C, which according to WeatherZone is the highest temperature recorded in the world so far this year.

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