Watch and act alert for WA bushfire

A bushfire is burning in bushland about 15km south of Eneabba in WA's Mid West region, prompting a watch and act alert.

A lightning-sparked bushfire is posing a possible threat to lives and homes in Western Australia's Mid West region.

A watch and act alert has been issued for the blaze, which is burning in bushland about 15km south of Eneabba on both sides of Brand Highway.

It is moving slowly in a northerly direction while firefighters tackle it and build containment lines.