Ellenbrook bushfire: Haunting photos show devastating extent of damaged caused by horrific blaze
Shocking images show the extent of damage caused by the bushfire that ripped through Ellenbrook on Thursday afternoon.
Residents in parts of Ellenbrook were evacuated, with some forced to shelter indoors and watch in horror as flames raged just metres away across the road.
The bushfire — first reported about 2.45pm — was downgraded to an advice level about 11pm.
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Residents in Addingham Drive in Ellenbrook had a close call with the bushfire coming dangerously close to homes as some residents stood and watched the horror that spread through Ellenbrook. Picture: Gary Ramage/The West Australian
A large bushfire is currently burning near Ellenbrook. Matt Beilken fought the bushfire at the side of his house in Addingham Drive Ellenbrook. Picture: Gary Ramage/The West Australian
Ellenbrook bushfire. Ngawai Taiapa films the fire from the front door of their house CREDIT: Ngawai Taiapa / Facebook Picture: Ngawai Taiapa/Facebook
The bushfire — first reported about 2.45pm — was downgraded to an advice level about 11pm. Bushfire in Ellenbrook 7NEWS Picture: 7NEWS/7NEWS
The bushfire spread rapidly after it was reported just after 2.45pm. 7NEWS Picture: 7NEWS/7NEWS
Damage across Ellenbrook shows the bushfire travelling over homes. Bushfire in Ellenbrook 7NEWS Picture: 7NEWS/7NEWS
