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WA bushfires: Huge plumes of smoke captured in stunning photo from NASA satellite

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The image was snapped by NASA's Suomi NPP satellite. (NASA)

The image was snapped by NASA's Suomi NPP satellite. (NASA) 

Smoke produced from the deadly bushfires in Western Australia's South West can be seen clearly from space, with a NASA satellite capturing a stunning image of smoke billowing into the Indian and Southern Oceans.

The image was captured by the NASA Suomi NPP satellite on Thursday, with the smoke cloud seen to be stretching hundreds of kilometres into the ocean.

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The bushfire, believed to have been sparked by lightning, has killed two people and destroyed more than 143 buildings in the Shires of Waroona and Harvey, burning through 72,600 hectares.

At least two people have died and more than 130 homes have been lost. 

Three people reported missing in the fires have been found safe and well. 

READ MORE: Two killed in WA bushfires

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