A LIGHTNING strike is suspected to have sparked a bushfire that has blackened 25 hectares north of Dungog.
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The Main Creek fire began on Monday and remains within containment lines.
At 3pm the fire remained at Advice level, meaning residents should continue to monitor the situation and follow directions from firefighters.
A NSW Rural Fire Service spokesman said no properties were immediately under threat on Tuesday afternoon as firefighters work to extinguish the blaze.
Southerly winds had pushed the fire towards properties at Main Creek Road and Skimmings Gap Road but authorities are working to keep the fire within a perimeter.
Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
