WA bush fire contained but not controlled

Easing weather conditions should help firefighters battling the bushfire that has killed two people and destroyed 143 properties in Western Australia's southwest. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services says the fire, which has burned more than 73 thousand hectares, has raged since it was sparked by lightning on Wednesday morning. Ivan and Selina report.

Weather conditions have eased for firefighters battling raging bushfires in Western Australia. (AAP) Source: AAP