Firefighters have successfully contained a serious house fire in the Perth suburb of St James after a dramatic morning response.
Emergency Response to Reen Street
Emergency services were called to a property on Reen Street in St James at approximately 9.50am on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, following reports of a fire. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) responded swiftly to the incident in Perth's south-eastern suburbs.
Reports of Explosions and Thick Smoke
Initial reports from the scene described a serious situation, with DFES crews noting loud explosions coming from the property. Witnesses reported seeing black smoke billowing from the house as firefighters arrived to battle the blaze.
St John WA paramedics, including special operations teams, were also deployed to the location to provide medical support. The fire was brought under control and contained by about 10.15am, roughly 25 minutes after crews first arrived.
Ongoing Investigations and Concerns
While the immediate threat has been neutralised, authorities have indicated it is unclear if everyone in the property has been accounted for. The cause of the fire is not yet known, and investigations are likely to continue throughout the day.
The incident has drawn a significant emergency presence to the quiet St James street, highlighting the rapid and coordinated response of Perth's fire and ambulance services to a potentially dangerous residential fire.
