Overnight rain has helped firefighters contain one of two major bush fires burning in the Hunter.
A fire at Black Hill which burnt out 35 hectares is now under control.
However, the main concern is the Richmond Vale fire, which has destroyed more than 870 hectares and left the historic railway museum with a million dollar damage bill.
James Morris from the RFS says around 80 firefighters are still working on the massive blaze.
"Firefighters have had a bit of reprieve overnight with showers across many of the fire grounds, which is great. We've still seen some significant winds over those fire grounds still causing some issues for firefighters. However, hopefully we'll continue to be able to gain the upper hand on those fires as the day continues," he said.
Detectives from Strike Force Tronto are looking into the cause of the fires.
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| Richmond Vale Fire Downgraded To Advice Level photo:Cessnock Advertiser |
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| Black Hill Fire Now Under Control photo: Triple M |
