BY JESSICA ROUSE
A bush fire is continuing to burn in Kurri Kurri near Lang and Mulbring Streets and has now been downgraded to ADVICE level.
Firefighters from the Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW and multiple water bombing aircraft are at the scene working to contain the blaze.
The fire has burnt through 33 hectares of land and was threatening properties in the area, but at this stage there aren't any reports of any property damage.
Conditions have significantly eased and crews are hoping to get on top of the blaze before a southerly change moves through later today.
Police have issued a statement confirming a 30 year old man has been arrested and is assisting police at Maitland police station in relation to the fire.
Meanwhile the fire out in Camberwell near Singleton is now being controlled and is at ADVICE level.
For the latest updates and information go to the Rural Fire Service website: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/
