A Wilson resident moved his smoking Alfa Romeo from his garage to the driveway shortly before it caught fire, according to a PerthNow report published on 5 November 2025. Everyone in the house escaped safely. The report does not establish what caused the fire or whether it was connected to a mechanical issue identified by a mechanic.
What happened in Wilson
PerthNow reported that the resident had taken his Alfa Romeo to a mechanic after smoke came from beneath the bonnet. A part needed replacing and the mechanic ordered one. The owner was reportedly told the car remained safe to use while he waited for the replacement, and he continued driving it short distances.
Later, after pulling into his garage, he noticed more smoke than usual and moved the car outside to the driveway. Minutes later, it was engulfed in flames. The report says he came outside after hearing noise and a neighbour banging, saw the fire and contacted emergency services. Everyone in the house got out safely.
PerthNow reported that a Department of Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson said the Kensington fire crew attended and extinguished the blaze in around 20 minutes. WA Police told the outlet that no report had been made. These details are attributed to the statements reported by PerthNow; no primary DFES incident notice or investigation finding for this particular fire was available in the retrieved account. PerthNow’s report, 5 November 2025.
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- The vehicle was identified as an Alfa Romeo, but the report does not state its model, year or registration.
- The mechanic had identified a part for replacement and ordered it; the part is not named.
- The report does not identify where the fire began, establish its cause, or confirm whether it was connected to the mechanical issue.
- The report does not say whether an investigation followed.
The reported sequence explains why the resident moved the car, but it does not show that this action caused the fire or that moving a smoking vehicle is generally safe. The available account concerns this incident only.
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