4.50pm
A bushfire emergency warning has been issued for people north of Werribee Road and west of Hawke Avenue in Wundowie.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has advised that residents are in danger and need to act immediately to survive.
Homes in Hawke Avenue are under threat by fire.
The bushfire is moving fast in a north easterly direction.
It is out of control and unpredictable.
If the way is clear, leave now for a safer place.
Do not wait and see, leaving at the last minute is deadly.
It is not safe to stay and actively defend, your best chance for survival is to leave now.
If you cannot leave, you need to get ready to shelter in your home and actively defend it.
If you are not at home, it is too dangerous now to return.
Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible.
4.30pm
Aerial support has been called to assist emergency services manage a bushfire in Wundowie on Thursday afternoon.
The fire was reported at 3.45pm near Werribee Road and Vineyard Road in Wundowie.
The fire, that started in shrubs has since jumped Werribee Road.
Currently there are seven appliances on the scene with the air support requested.
WA police have been called for traffic management.
Updates as they come to hand.
