An out of control bushfire is threatening lives and homes in Perth's southern suburbs, with residents warned to leave now if it is safe to do so.
The fast-moving blaze in Port Kennedy started on Thursday near the intersection of Bakewell Drive and Paxton Way and is burning in a northeasterly direction.
A bushfire emergency warning is in place for people in an area bound by Warnbro Sound Avenue, Ennis Avenue, San Sebastian Boulevard and Port Kennedy Drive.
Commercial and residential properties in Bakewell Drive and La Estrada Way are under threat from fire.
Residents have been warned they are in danger and need to act immediately to survive the fire.
"There is a threat to lives and homes," the Western Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services warning said.
People in the path of the fire have been told to immediately evacuate the area if it is safe to do so.
Those who cannot do so should close all the doors and windows at their property and find shelter in the premises away from the firefront
A number of roads have been closed including: Bakewell Drive between Port Kennedy Drive and Warnbro Sound Avenue.
Motorists have been told to avoid the area.
Australian Associated Press
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