Bushfire in Brabham, near Whiteman Park treated as suspicious THE fire that threatened lives and homes near the Swan Valley has been listed as suspicious. In their alert this morning, DFES listed the cause of the Brabham fire as suspicious and asked anyone with information to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The fire started shortly before 4pm yesterday and has burnt 29 hectares. The perimeter of the fire is 3.2km and firefighters are now mopping up, however it is likely that the fire will smoulder for days. DFES said the fire was now burning in peat which is a build-up of decaying plant matter that forms in wetlands, and because peat burns underground it is near impossible to extinguish. All roads are open, however speed restrictions are in place on Lord Street, motorists are asked to try and avoid the area and be aware of fire and other emergency services personnel working on site.