Residents near Cessnock in the NSW Hunter region are being urged to take shelter, as 200 firefighters battle the blazes.

Key points:

  • The RFS says people in the areas of Cessnock Road, Charles Street, York Street, Ridley Street, William Street and Hebburn Road in Abermain are at risk
  • They are urged to leave now in a northerly direction if the path is clear to Kurri Kurri
  • Embers blown by the wind could start spot fires, which may impact homes sooner than the main fire front
  • LophostemonEnglish
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    7 months ago

    Sounds like the bogan pyromaniacs have been at it again.