The Rural Fire Service is conducting a hazard reduction burn at Mount Sugarloaf west of Newcastle today.
Around 18 hectares of bush is being burnt near the transmisson towers.
Motorists on the M1 Pacific Motorway and nearby residents are being advised to expect to see and smell smoke in the area.
Lake Macquarie Council says the car park, lookout and walking trails at mount Sugarloaf will be closed today, with the burn expected to wrap up at about 7.00pm.
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| The Transmission Towers On Mount Sugarloaf |
