A man is being questioned by police over a bushfire which came close to homes at Nelson Bay on Tuesday night.
Firefighters were called to Wallawa Road near Spinnaker Way at 10pm to find an area of bush alight.
It's taken then about half an hour to douse the flames which burnt an area of grass covering 300 by 75 metres.
A man is assisting police with their inquiries - it's believed a camp fire may be to blame.
