Beeyp Road bushfire: Residents in parts of Aubin Grove and Banjup told to leave now if unprepared

Residents in parts of Aubin Grove and Banjup have been told to leave now if unprepared as a bushfire poses a possible threat to lives and homes.

Multiple water bombers were sent to fight the fire, which was reported near Beenyup Road in Banjup about 2.40pm on Thursday.

The Department of Fire and Emergency services issued a watch and act warning for residents in the area, urging them to leave now if unprepared as the fire remains uncontrolled.

“A bushfire watch and act is in place for people south of Armadale Road, east of Tapper Road, west of Liddlelow Road and north of Coffey Road in parts of Aubin Grove and Banjup in the City of Cockburn,” DFES said.

“There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is burning in the area and conditions are changing.”

“If your plan is to leave, leave now.

“Decide where you will go and how you will get there. This could be with family or friends away from the fire.”

Residents are advised to leave in a westerly direction. Gibbs Road has been closed as emergency services remain at the scene.

“If you plan to stay and defend ensure you are mentally and physically prepared, with protective clothing and an independent water supply,” the warning alert said.

“Make final preparations now and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires.”

A separate advice warning is in place for parts of Jandakot, Treeby, and west of the fire in Aubin Grove.

Residents were advised to keep doors and windows closed due to the large amount of smoke in the area.