Firefighters are working to contain a bushfire burning near Lexia and Gnangara in Perth’s north-east, after flames spread through bushland close to a service station and triggered official emergency warnings for nearby residents.
The fire broke out near Robinson Road and Trainor Road and moved through the Gnangara Pine Plantation, where dry vegetation can help flames spread quickly. Ground crews and water-bombing aircraft have been used to slow the fire and protect nearby property.
Where the warning applies
The affected area includes parts of Gnangara and Lexia, with residents urged to monitor conditions closely and follow official advice. The warning zone has included roads around Sydney Road, Gnangara Road, Warbrook Road and Centre Way.
For the latest official warning status, residents should check Emergency WA bushfire alerts, the state’s official source for community emergency information.
Why crews are treating the fire carefully
The fire’s proximity to a petrol station has added urgency to the response. Bushfires near fuel infrastructure require extra caution because crews must protect people, nearby homes, roads and critical assets at the same time.
Smoke has been visible across parts of Perth, and people with breathing difficulties should limit exposure if smoke moves into their suburb. Drivers near the fireground should slow down, keep headlights on if visibility drops and avoid roads needed by emergency vehicles.
What residents should do now
People in the warning area should keep phones charged, prepare pets and important documents, and be ready to leave early if conditions worsen. Authorities warn that bushfire behaviour can change quickly when winds shift or dry fuel burns through plantation areas.
The incident comes after several recent fire emergencies around Perth. For related local context, see this update on the Gnangara, Landsdale and Bullsbrook bushfire warnings.
Fire crews remain on scene as containment work continues. Residents should avoid the fireground and rely on official alerts before making travel or safety decisions.
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