Residents around the Cessnock, Kurri Kurri and Hunter areas are relieved the torrential fires from yesterday have seized.
With temperatures dropping and the possible chances of rain, bushland around the Hunter can take a break.
No reports have come through on houses being lost or damaged, although, other remnants such as sheds and open properties have been burnt or destroyed by the blaze.
At least 26 fire crews tackled the ongoing fires, with some extensive help from helicopters and other aircraft flying over, dropping water to extinguish the blaze.
Police undertook investigations today in order to figure out how these fires began and if one or more arsonists were invloved in purposely lighting the fire.
Investigations are still ongoing.
Mayor of Cessnock, Bob Pynsent says, "It was a very frightening experience for a lot of people in our local area."
"We are so happy that there's been minimal damage to surrounding properties and a big thank you to all the emergency services who worked so hard to protect our community", he says.
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