At least one home lost in bushfires near Perth

At least one home has been lost as out-of-control bushfires continue to ravage parts of Perth's north-east.

Residents were forced to flee with whatever they could as firefighters moved in to battle the blaze today.

They were hitting the huge fire front from above and on the ground, while bracing for a challenging night ahead.

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A home in Bindoon, about 80 kilometres from Perth, was burnt to the ground and surrounding properties were also under threat.

Locals piled pets and anything they could into cars as they fled.

"We've shut everything up, we've locked it all up and hopefully they fight the fire and it doesn't get there but the embers and the smoke's all over the back yard," one local said.

Another resident was seen walking her horses to safety.

"It seemed quite close, it was almost at the neighbours," she said.

More than 200 firefighters were battling the blaze tonight.

The Department of Fire and Emergency was preparing for a potential storm to possibly bring lightning after strong winds fueled flames throughout the day.

An emergency warning was issued earlier today for parts of Bindoon, Lennard Brook, Mooliabeenee and Moondah in the shires of Chittering and Gingin.

Residents within warning areas were urged to enact fire plans or leave immediately.

The blaze began yesterday and today's temperature provided another challenge for firefighters.

Perth peaked at more than 36 degrees, the third consecutive day above 35 degrees.