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Fire engulfs car then spreads to bushland in Oakford

Monday, 2 February 2026 08:58

By Monique Welhan

The burnt out vehicle in Oakford. PIC: 7News

Firefighters have spent the night battling a car and bushfire in Oakford in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Nicholson Road and Abernethy Road around 9.35pm on Sunday, February 1 with reports a vehicle was on fire.

The fire then spread into nearby bushland prompting a bushfire advice for residents.

Crews were able to quickly extinguish the blaze.

Luckily, no one was injured.

Inquiries are continuing into how the vehicle caught alight.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.

Reports can be made anonymously.

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