Firefighters are battling a large fire that has spread quickly. The blaze has forced the closure of a major highway. More than 100 firefighters are working to contain the flames, with support from state officials and aerial attacks using water tankers and fire retardant.

The fire is estimated to have grown to a significant size, with containment efforts currently at a low percentage. Crews were notified of the fire in the early afternoon and responded quickly, but the fire spread rapidly. Further details about the fire, including its current status and the efforts to bring it under control, are available from officials and fire management services.