2023 Wanneroo bushfire

The 2023 Wanneroo bushfire began on 22 November 2023 in Mariginiup in the City of Wanneroo, Western Australia. The fire forced evacuations of residents and eighteen houses were destroyed. The fire destroyed over 1,900 hectares (4,700 acres) of land, including farmland and houses in localities in the City of Wanneroo and the adjoining City of Swan. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES). The cause of the ignition of this fire is unknown. The presence of fire weather was an important factor in the ignition and propagation of this fire. On 29 December, the DFES announced tits finding that the fire was ignited by ground fire.