Overview
- Warnings for the Kenwick and Bullsbrook/Upper Swan fires were reduced from emergency to watch-and-act on Thursday night, with evacuation advice remaining in place.
- DFES reported rapid spread earlier in the day, including up to 10‑metre flames and about 93 hectares burned near Kenwick, while the Bullsbrook fire exceeded 230 hectares.
- Perth Airport shifted operations to its cross runway after a firefighting helicopter entered the main runway flight path, delaying flights and limiting wide‑body arrivals.
- At least one shed was confirmed lost and assessments continued for possible home damage; more than 100 firefighters worked the Kenwick front as 70 tackled the Bullsbrook blaze.
- Authorities said the Bullsbrook fire started accidentally and the Kenwick fire is being treated as suspicious, while welfare centres opened in Maddington and Beechboro.