That's how close it was to home.

Bombers

Caitlyn's home with a slight wheeze but lots of cough, Derrick's nose's been running like a tap. Both Bryan and I are fine. This made the news:

Fast-moving fire burning in Armadale

• by: By Hayley Bolton
• From: PerthNow
• March 11, 20123:41P

WATER-bombers are fighting an unpredictable, fast-moving fire in Western Australia's Armadale, which has been burning since noon (WST).

The Fire and Emergency Services Authority has issued a "watch and act" alert for Warton Rd, Armadale Rd and Wright Rd in Armadale's Piara Waters estate. The fire started between Warton Rd and Mason Rd about noon today.

FESA said there was a possible threat to lives and homes as the fire was approaching the area and conditions were changing. Officials warned residents to leave or brace themselves to defend their homes.

Armadale Rd is closed from Warton Rd to Nicholson Rd, and Wright Rd is closed from Armadale Rd onwards.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.