Residents north of Perth told to leave if safe as bushfire continues to threaten lives and homes

A bushfire raging north of Perth has burned through more than 9000 hectares, with residents in several areas warned to leave their homes.

An emergency bushfire warning is in place for Ocean Farms Estate, Seaview Park and surrounding areas. Picture: Facebook/Nikki Woods

Residents north of Perth have been urged to evacuate if it is safe to do so as an out-of-control bushfire threatens lives and homes.

The emergency bushfire warning remains in place for those in Ocean Farms Estate, Seaview Park and surrounding areas in parts of Regans Ford, Cowalla, Moore River National Park, Nilgen, Mimegarra, Wedge Island, Karakin, Orange Springs and Lancelin in the shires of Gingin and Dandaragan.

Those at Ocean Farms Estate will be impacted imminently by fire and have been warned by the state’s Department of Fire and Emergency Services to leave via Indian Ocean Drive in a southerly direction if it is safe.

An emergency bushfire warning is in place for Ocean Farms Estate, Seaview Park and surrounding areas. Picture: Facebook/Nikki Woods

Residents in neighbouring Seaview Park have also been told to enact their bushfire survival plans.

“Your life may be in danger if you stay … and (you) need to act immediately to survive,” the DFES said.

Firefighters and residents are on high alert as the changing wind conditions expected for the day have the potential to rapidly escalate fire behaviour.

The fire, which started on Saturday, has so far burnt about 9200 hectares of bushland.

The blaze started on Saturday. Picture: Facebook/Nikki Woods

Those who chose to stay at their homes or who could not leave have been advised to shelter in their properties and stay in a room away from the fire front and from where they can easily escape if necessary.

A room with two exits and water -- such as a kitchen or laundry -- has been recommended by the DFES.

“Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible,” it said.

“If you are not at home, it’s too dangerous to return.”

The fire has so far burnt about 9200 hectares of bushland. Picture: Facebook/Nikki Woods

Those who are self-isolating or quarantining due to COVID-19 have also been told to leave and find alternative accommodation with family or friends who live away from the area.

Those unable to return to their quarantine location within one hour should call WA Police on 131 444 to advise them you have had to leave due to an emergency.

“Regardless of your location, continue to follow COVID-19 precautions and maintain appropriate physical distancing,” the DFES said.

Firefighters continued to battle the blaze during the night. Picture: Facebook/Nikki Woods

Nikki Woods said the Gingin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service crews worked alongside hundreds of other brigades at the Red Gully during the night.

“There were some hectic moments as the front came through the pine,” she posted to social media.

“My thanks goes to everyone for the huge commitment to this fire.”

There are currently about 200 firefighters from the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service, Bush Fire Service, Parks and Wildlife Service, Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services, Career Fire and Rescue Service battling the blaze.

The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental.