Farmer killed in WA bushfire identified as shire deputy president

Deputy shire president killed trying to protect family farm from fire

A farmer who died trying to stop a "treacherous" fire from destroying his family's property in WA's south is identified as the local town's deputy shire president.

Farmer killed in WA bushfire identified as shire deputy president

Mark Mudie was operating a front-end loader to establish a firebreak in West River when his vehicle was engulfed by flames. WA Police said he died at the scene.

Heartbroken son pays tribute to dad killed in WA bushfire

In a statement provided to The West Australian, Mark Mudie’s son Nathan said his father was a respected member of the Ravensthorpe community who would be dearly missed.

Respected farmer killed in deadly WA bushfire identified

The beloved father was trying to save his family farm.