Residents living around the northern end of Lake Macquarie are being told not to be alarmed if they see smoke in the area today.
A major hazard reduction burn is being carried out, with 206 hectares of bush being set alight at Fassifern and Fennell Bay in one of the biggest burn-offs locally in years.
130 firefighters will be involved with the help of a water bombing aircraft.
The hazard reduction burn is due to start at 8.00am.
