It is alleged about 3:10pm, the woman lit a fire in vegetation on Carden Drive near Greenfield Street in Cannington, and then she lit another one on Nicholson near Fleetwood Park Road in Lynwood.
It is further alleged about 5:20pm, the woman set another fire in bushland at Hester Park on Spencer Road between the intersections of View Avenue and Ellison Drive. This fire quickly spread requiring multiple DFES units, including the firefighting helicopter, to extinguish the fire before it could spread to nearby residences.
The 30-year-old woman from Brentwood was charged with:
• Three counts of Wilfully Light or Cause to be Lit a Fire Likely to Injure or Damage.
This offence carries a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment. She appeared before the Armadale Magistrates Court on 10 February 2025 and was bailed to next appear on Monday, 10 March 2025.
Timely information received from members of the public was a vital component of this investigation and Strike Force Vulcan officers urge anyone with any information in relation to bush or scrub fires to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via .
