Wildfires

Wildfires - Australia

Two bushfires sparked by lightning in South Australia have been contained amid dangerous fire conditions across the state.

An estimated 414 farms and 30,853 hectares of agricultural land have been affected by the bushfires still burning in south-west Western Australia. A DAFWA spokesman said there was still limited access to the region and much of the extent of fire damage was still unknown, including the number of livestock lost. DAFWA South West regional director Neil Guise said with the bushfire continuing to burn in the region it was vital that farmers work closely with the department. Mr Guise said that farmers and landholders still required permits for vehicle access to affected regions.