Perth traffic: Firefighters scramble to car fire on Tonkin Highway in Muchea

Firefighters have scrambled to a car fire on Tonkin Highway.

The vehicle caught fire on the highway northbound before Brand Highway in Muchea and is in the left emergency lane.

The fire has resulted in scrub being set alight.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services are on site.

Those in the area are advised to keep windows and vents closed.

Motorists are advised to proceed with caution, with traffic flowing freely in the area.