PERTH, November 13, 2026 — A bushfire sent flames above homes in Aveley on Friday evening, triggering Watch and Act warnings for parts of Perth’s northeastern suburbs as a resident described trying to stop the blaze with a garden hose.
ABC Perth’s 9:04 p.m. AWST update said residents in parts of Aveley and Ellenbrook remained under a Watch and Act — Prepare to Leave warning, with changing conditions posing a possible threat to lives and homes. Residents were urged to watch for embers, close doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners. Road closures included The Broadway at Wesgrove Drive, Elmina Avenue, Arbor Drive, Coolamon Boulevard and Pinegrove Drive, along with The Promenade and Millhouse Road between Main Street and Thredbo Drive.
The fire was reported near Fleetwood Link and Ardmore Parade at about 6:15 p.m. AWST. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze as flames and burning embers rose close to residential properties.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services issued a Bushfire Watch and Act warning for designated areas of Aveley and Ellenbrook in the City of Swan. A separate Advice alert covered surrounding neighbourhoods, including parts of The Vines.
Aveley resident describes fire spreading near homes
Local resident Blake Colton told PerthNow the blaze began as a small scrub fire before rapidly intensifying.
Colton said he tried to tackle the flames with a garden hose and used his vehicle to stop traffic approaching the fire. As it grew, he warned neighbours to move their vehicles and protect their properties before leaving the area.
His account described the fire developing into a large fireball within minutes. Images shared on Facebook showed flames towering above vegetation, with embers falling near homes.
At around 7:30 p.m. AWST, the fire was moving northeast and remained uncontained as crews worked to bring it under control.
Residents can check their address and the latest instructions on the Emergency WA warnings map. Motorists should follow road closures and emergency crews’ directions.
The incident follows an Ellenbrook bushfire emergency in January 2026, when residents in another residential area were told to leave.
For recorded emergency information, call 13 DFES (13 33 37). For a life-threatening emergency, call 000.
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