FIREFIGHTERS are battling to create containment lines around an out-of-control bushfire with flames up to eight metres high in Western Australia's Mid West region.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services said 70 volunteer firefighters were at the scene protecting assets, including homesteads.
The blaze, started by lightning, was reported north of Dongara just after 8am (WST). The fire jumped the Brand Highway and was initially moving fast in a southwesterly direction.
By mid-afternoon it had slowed, and was burning in the same direction towards the ocean.
About 600 hectares have been burnt.
Two fixed-wing water bombers are on standby to assist ground crews if needed.
Loaders, grazers and dozers are being used to create containment lines.
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