Peak-hour traffic chaos as fire burns dangerously close to homes in North Lake
![DFES says the bushfire is not contained or controlled as the blaze moves in an easterly direction.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-13878030/66be1ba0902aad440ce93d0975b123e9e18fce3d-16x9-x0y638w1656h932.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
Peak-hour commuters are being urged to drive with caution as firefighters work to control a bushfire burning close to homes.
A watch and act alert was issued for people in the area bound by Farrington Road, Kwinana Freeway and Murdoch Drive in North Lake after a bushfire erupted around 4pm on Friday.
Around 5.30pm the alert was downgraded to an advice level after firefighters — with the help of aerial support — managed to contain the blaze.
DFES says the fire still remains out of control.
“There is no threat to lives or homes,” the alert states.
“There is a lot of smoke in the area.
“Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes.”
As a result of the fire, smoke is spread across parts of Roe Highway and Kwinana Freeway — with drivers urged to exercise extreme caution in the City of Cockburn area.
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