STRIKE Force Vulcan officers and Forrestfield Police have charged a 41-year-old woman following an arson incident in Forrestfield on Thursday, October 29.

It will be alleged, between 1.30pm and 1.40pm, the accused attended a firebreak along Holmes Road and Whistlepipe Court, and used a mobile heat source to set alight multiple fires along the firebreak.

The following day the 41-year-old from Kalamunda was arrested and charged with four counts of wilfully lighting or causing to be lit a fire likely to injure or damage.

The blaze triggered an urgent evacuation of Kalamunda residents.

She appeared before Perth Magistrates Court on Saturday, October 31 where she was remanded in custody until her next appearance on January 28 at Armadale Magistrates Court.

Timely information received from members of the public plays a vital role in identifying arsonists. Strike Force Vulcan officers urge anyone with any information in relation to bushfires to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website.