Firefighters spend night battling blaze in Erskine and Falcon

The blaze came dangerously close to homes. PIC: Marilyn Burns/Facebook

Firefighters have worked tirelessly overnight to contain a bushfire that threatened lives and homes in Erskine and Falcon.

The blaze broke out just before 6.30pm on Tuesday in bushland near Silverton Crescent.

Nearby residents were urged to evacuate their homes as the blaze came dangerously close to properties.

It took crews over seven hours to bring the fire under control.

A number of roads remain closed including Dampier Avenue from Georgette Court to Glendart Court and Glendart Court from Dampier Avenue to Silverton Crescent.

The cause of the fire is not yet known but people are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A bushfire advice remains for the area. PIC: Emergency WA.

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