Firefighters have begun dealing with several outbreaks around Cessnock as temperatures climb into the thirties.
A fire at the Tomalpin Link Fire Trail at Richmond Vale which was under control broke containment lines just after 10.30am on Wednesday and an Emergency Warning has just been issued.
Water bombing aircraft are assisting firefighters on the ground in a bid to protect prioperties in the area with the fire reported to be burning in an easterly direction towards Leggetts Drive
Elsewhere, crews from Fire and Rescue NSW and the RFS were called to a blaze which broke out behind the Hunter Economic Zone at Pellaw Main just after 10.00am - they've managed to extinguish the flames and are currently mopping up.
Another fire has broken out at the corner of Old Maitland Road and Lavender Lane at Cessnock. Newcastle Fire Command says one hectare of grass is alight but no homes are under threat and the fire is being contained.
RFS crews are also working to contain a fire at Browns Road at Black Hill near John Renshaw Drive.
