Man sought as police investigate fire in Perth bushland

Police investigating a scrub fire that broke out in bushland in Perth's south have released a photo of a man who may be able to help with their enquiries.

Yesterday, WA Police announced a $25,000 reward for information if it led to the conviction of an arsonist.

Firefighters and police were called to a burning patch of bushland in Bertram on Saturday afternoon about 3pm.

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The scrub fire was boarded by Johnson Road, Squires Avenue and Centennial Avenue.

Emergency workers were able to extinguish the fire before it could spread to nearby homes.

Investigators have provided a photo of a man who was seen in the area around the time of the fire and who they say may have information to assist with the investigation.  

Police are also calling for anyone who saw any suspicious activity at the time of the fire or who may have any CCTV, phone or dash-cam vision to contact Crime Stoppers.

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