Residents told to evacuate or prepare to defend from blaze in John Forrest National Park RESIDENTS have been told to leave or prepare to defend their homes from a bushfire in a national park east of Perth. A bushfire watch and act has been issued for people near the southwest corner of John Forrest National Park including Hill Way, Alidja Lane, Curve Road and Fairway Road. There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching the area and conditions are changing. The fire is believed to have started on a property near the boundary of the John Forrest National Park. It was reported at 3.45pm and the cause is unknown. The fire is burning in bushland immediately adjacent to Hill Way, Alidja Lane, Curve Road and Fairway Road. The bushfire is moving fast in a easterly direction and is out of control and unpredictable. This means homes near Hill Way, Alidja Lane, Curve Road and Fairway Road may be threatened by the fire. Fire and Rescue Service from Midland and 15 Department of Parks and Wildlife firefighters are on the scene, If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear. If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now. Do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous. Your safest option may be to visit family or friends who live away from the area