A fierce fire has damaged property in Perth's north-east and left residents shaken. (9News)The fast-moving and intense wall of flames reached within metres of homes as the blaze took hold this afternoon. The speed of the fire, which came dangerously close to homes, left residents frightened. An emergency fire level was declared just before 3pm (6pm AEDT) today as it headed directly towards rows of homes in Ellenbrook. It's literally, absolutely crazy, because it shows you how fast anything of a fire can go," Troy Harding said.