Blaze south of Perth brought under control

A bushfire south of Perth has been controlled and contained, leading authorities to downgrade their alert about the blaze.

An emergency warning had been issued for the fire at Sandringham Park, Orelia, about 3pm on Wednesday, with residents told the flames could put their homes at risk.

Aerial support had been sent to assist ground crews battling the blaze.

Authorities downgraded the alert to an advice level an hour later, once the fire was under control and contained.