Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Life-threatening bushfire near Perth Airport prompts evacuation
There is a very dangerous bushfire near Perth Airport in Australia.
The fire is moving north and is close to homes in the Kalamunda area.
The authorities told people to leave right away to stay safe.
They said to go west if they can, and if they can't leave, to stay in a room with water and a way to get out.
The fire has knocked down power lines and closed some roads, but the airport is okay.
About 25,000 people live in the areas affected by the fire.
Emergency warning issued for a life-threatening bushfire near Perth Airport in Western Australia.
Residents in Kalamunda and neighboring suburbs advised to evacuate immediately in a westerly direction.
Fire moving in a northerly direction, posing a threat to lives and homes.
Authorities advise those unable to evacuate to shelter in a room with running water and a clear exit.
Power lines down and several roads closed, but Perth Airport remains unaffected.
- Who
- Residents in the Kalamunda region and neighboring suburbs of Maida Vale and Forrestfield
- What
- Life-threatening bushfire prompting evacuation
- When
- Shortly before 6 a.m. local time on Thursday
- Where
- Kalamunda region, 15 km east of central Perth, 5 km from Perth Airport
- Why
- Out-of-control bushfire posing a threat to lives and homes
- Location
- Kalamunda region, 15 km east of central Perth, 5 km from Perth Airport
- Time of Warning
- Shortly before 6 a.m. local time on Thursday
- Direction of Fire
- Northerly direction
- Evacuation Direction
- Westerly direction if safe
- Population Affected
- Around 25,000 people (Kalamunda, Maida Vale, Forrestfield)
- Impact on Infrastructure
- Power lines down, several roads closed, Perth Airport unaffected