More than 75 firefighters have saved nine homes from a bushfire burning in the City of Gosnells.
The fire broke out in Hester Park in Langford at about 1.30pm on Wednesday and by 4.30pm it had burnt through about three hectares of grassland and bush along the Canning River.
Homes came under threat north of Canning River, including Highbury Court, Hersey Place, Packer Street, Tahiti Cove and surrounding roads.
Department of Fire and Emergency Services incident controller Don Fazio said fire crews, including 75 on the ground firefighters, nine bushfire brigades and aerial support, worked in tough conditions to save nine homes from ember attack.
“There were embers flying onto the houses, crews worked very very hard to save those nine homes,” he said.
“It was extremely hot . . . it was very, very challenging conditions for our firefighters.”
The bushfire was contained by 4pm but fire crews will remain overnight to monitor any outbreaks and strengthen containment lines.
Authorities will investigate the cause of the fire, and whether it was connected to a blaze in the area on Tuesday.
A warning was in place for people in the area bounded by Kenwick Link, Roe Highway, Spencer Road and Nicholson Road in Langford and Beckenham.
A bushfire advice is also in place for parts of Beckenham bounded by Albany Highway, Roe Highway and Kenwick Link.
While there is no immediate danger those in the area should be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.
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