A bushfire ALL CLEAR has been issued for a blaze, thought to be suspiciously lit, that had threatened eastern Mundijong in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale.

The Fire and Emergency Services Authority has asked that wording of the following alert not be changed:

ALERT LEVEL

An ALL CLEAR advice has been issued for people in the eastern part of Mundijong in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale.

The bushfire that threatened homes in Evelyn Street and Galvin Road is now being held within containment lines.

Firefighters are currently mopping up and will monitor the area for the rest of the night.

The danger has passed but you need to remain vigilant in case the situation changes.

WHAT TO DO

• It is now safe to return home.

• Drive slowly and with caution due to smoke and emergency services personnel working in the area.

WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING

Fifty Bush Fire Service volunteer firefighters from five local brigades have been busy protecting lives and homes since the fire was reported at 4.44pm today, 16 February.

They were supported by two helitacs operating from the air.

Firefighters have worked hard to get the fire contained.

They protected the Mundijong Markets in Evelyn Street, preventing them from being impacted by the fire.

It is estimated that 2.5 hectares were burnt.

CAUSE

The cause of the fire is suspicious.

People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Police Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.