The Lone Pine Fire at Port Stephens continues to burn, with flames having already ripped through just over 9000 hectares of land.
Work is continuing to contain the blaze, with fire fighters watching for changing conditions as a southerly change is expected to move through this afternoon.
There is the potential for increased fire activity on the western side of Karuah and to the west of Swan Bay Road, with residents urged to follow instructions from fire fighters in the area.
Residents in the area of Karuah, Limeburners Creek, Medowie, Nine Mile Creek and Swan Bay should continue to stay alert.
Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington says getting the right information, from the right sources, is vital.
"Heed the advice of the fire fighters and police on the ground and always look at the official sources for advice - you've got to be very careful about where we are looking and where we are taking advice from and it's so important that we're going to the official sources for all advice."
The Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service websites and social media are the most reliable sources, as well as police, rescue and fire services on the ground.
Check www.livetraffic.com for updates on road closures.
