An emergency warning remains in place for a bushfire burning south of Perth with some residents advised it is now too dangerous to leave.
The warning is current for parts of The Spectacles, Orelia, Medina, Naval Base, Postans, Kwinana Beach and Hope Valley.
The fire is a direct threat to homes and lives in the area and has spread to a rubbish tip at Medina, sending toxic chemicals into the air.
Emergency WA says for people in the area bounded by Beard Street, Rockingham Road and Thomas Road it is now too dangerous to flee
“People in the area should remain inside, out of the smoke or fumes, with doors and windows closed. Air conditioners should also be switched off,” the warning advice said.
The blaze has already destroyed about 230 hectares of scrub since it was sparked on Sunday afternoon but the cause is yet to be determined.
It is moving slowly west and is not contained or under control with more than 100 firefighters at the scene.
Parts of the Western Australian capital are being engulfed in smoke as bushfires rage near homes.
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Meanwhile, the threat from other fires in Western Australia has reduced including those at Rockingham, south of Perth, and two in the outer Perth suburbs.
It comes as hot conditions prevail with the city forecast to have top temperatures in the mid-to-high 30s all week.
Severe weather warnings have also been issued for two areas to the east and north of Perth.
The Bureau of Meteorology says severe thunderstorms over the central wheatbelt could produce heavy rain with possible flash flooding on Monday.
In other areas strong winds, with gusts of up to 90km/h, are likely.
