Firefighters are taking advantage of milder conditions this morning to strengthen containment lines around two big bushfires burning in the Hunter.
The Lone Pine fire has burnt through more than 6500 hectares and remains out of control, with the massive blaze still listed at Watch and Act Level.
At one stage yesterday the fire threatened communities at Limeburners Creek and Karuah where a couple of sheds and several cars were destroyed.
The focus today will be on the townships of Swan Bay and Medowie, with strong north-westerly winds expected to pick up through the day.
The Pacific Highway has been re-opened north of Raymond Terrace, but The Buckets Way remains closed.
The Cessnock fire is at Advice level and is not currently posing any immediate threat to properties at Kitchener and Abernethy.
More than 200 firefighters are keeping a close watch on both fires, with water bombing aircraft also working to damp down hot spots.
For more information visit the RFS website http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737
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