Firefighters, Aboriginal rangers and pastoralists are pulling together to try to manage a huge out-of-control bushfire ranging across almost 1 million hectares of remote country in WA's north.
The fire has been burning for two weeks across cattle stations on both sides of the Gibb River Road in the central Kimberley, and those on the ground say the lack of sealed roads, mobile coverage and supplies is making for a gruelling firefighting effort.
Felix McQuistin from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services spoke to the ABC from the scene.
"The guys on the ground are doing an amazing job, and to have held the fire where they have is pretty much a superhuman effort," he said.
"The fire is very big and there's a lot of area that's been burnt, unfortunately probably more country than we've seen burnt in a long time."
The fire was started last month by a lighting strike. The region's rough terrain and sparse population means large blazes are often monitored, but not contained.
K.J.
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an outstanding effort so far we wish them a safe quick win on this one based on the size its going to tale more than a sky crane or two. We will be thinking of you all as you fight this giant.
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This fire is a good one alright, 1.000.000 HA gone so far and it's still going,
Have a look at how many Stations are now involved in fighting it......
The fire is burning on Gibb River Station, Mount Elizabeth Station, Drysdale River Station, Ellenbrae Station and Kurinji Station, near the Gibb River Road and Kalumburu Road intersection.
It is burning on both sides of Kalumburu Road.
K.J.
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