Condor Circle structure fire: Willetton duplex engulfed in flames following ‘explosions’

Potentially dangerous smoke was being blown from a house fire in Willetton as parts of Perth were being battered by rain and winds on Monday night.

The structure fire severely damaged a property on Condor Circle after it was reported around 6pm.

The department of fire and emergency services warned potentially dangerous smoke was being blown from the burning home.

“There is a fire in a residential duplex resulting in potentially dangerous smoke being blown over nearby residences,” they said in an emergency WA advice alert.

“There is no direct threat to lives or homes.”

Nearby resident were urged to shut windows and doors to avoid inhaling smoke.

It is understood firefighters had contained the blaze by 7pm.

Nearby resident Monique Poh said there was “numerous little explosions as the house burnt down”.

Ms Poh said the home had likely been destroyed and that a car parked at the property was consumed by flames.

“We heard the car horn going off and slowly fade as it burnt.”

Emergency services removed the smoke alert around 8.30pm.