An out of control is fire burning near Wollombi Road, Bellbird near Cessnock.
RFS have upgraded the blaze to ‘Watch and Act,’ anyone in the area should monitor the situation and enact their bushfire survival plans.
The fire is burning in a south easterly direction within the Aberdare State Forest.
A number of spot fires have ignited are increased winds push smoke and embers towards Kitchener.
Watch&Act: Wollombi Rd, Bellbird (Cessnock LGA). Fire activity is increasing on this fire burning south west of Cessnock. The fire is burning in a south easterly direction within the Aberdare State Forest. Residents should continue to monitor the situation #nswrfs #nswfires pic.twitter.com/fRbkSDBzOJ
— NSW RFS (@NSWRFS) March 6, 2019
It’s one of several bushfires that broke out across the Hunter late today, fanned by hot afternoon winds.
Earlier, a grass fire ignited along the railway corridor near Waratah Oval.
Police were called in for traffic control as smoke blew over Station Street.
The flames quickly consumed the dry vegetation along the railway track but were contained to the corridor.
If you see any unattended fires contact 000.
Stay up to date with fire activity at: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me
(Vision: Waratah fire)
