Fire crews have contained a bushfire in Perth’s north-east that was burning out of control.

Earlier, a bushfire emergency warning was issued for the Gnangara pine plantation.

That warning has been downgraded to watch and act.

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But the West Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife says the fire, which has burned through 500 hectares, has not yet been controlled and may still pose a threat to lives and homes.

A relocation centre has been set up at Wanneroo Community Centre in Scenic Drive.

The fire has jumped Neaves Rd and now burning at gnangara pine plantation. pic.twitter.com/sVc6P3Clic

— Peter Law (@PeterJohnLaw) January 10, 2015

Bushfire advice current for Gnangara Pine plantation. View of the fire from #Ellenbrook #perthnews pic.twitter.com/s9B8EAxF7Y

— Lisa Barnes (@Barnsy_Lisa) April 5, 2015

#wafires Close to homes pic.twitter.com/FhtVQi9Mmg Looking across Gnangara to the #bullsbrook fire Pix ©.@Richard_Kreider #wa2day

— Australia Today (@autoday) January 10, 2015