An evacuation centre has been set up for residents fleeing an out-of-control bushfire in the small town of Wooroloo near the Perth Hills.
Western Australia's Department of Fire and Emergency Services has issued an emergency warning for the blaze which is moving fast in a northwesterly direction.
"For people east of Bailup Road, it's too late to leave and leaving now would be deadly," DFES said on Monday.
"You need to shelter in your home in a room away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape."
Residents are advised to close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air-conditioning.
People west of Bailup Road should leave if the way is clear by travelling north along Bailup Road or Mayo Road.
An evacuation centre has been set up at Brown Park Recreation Complex on Amherst Road in Swan View
Wooroloo falls into the Perth Metropolitan area which is subject to a five-day lockdown due to a COVID-19 community outbreak.
DFES said anyone forced to leave their homes should wear a mask and continue to follow precautions, including maintaining appropriate physical distancing.
Firefighters are battling the blaze with aerial support and a number of roads have been closed.
