BY IAN CROUCH
Strong westerly winds have hampered efforts to contain a bushfire at Fullerton Cove.
The Cox's Lane fire has burnt through more than 160 hectares, however no properties were under threat as the fire has been burning towards Stockton Beach.
Lavis Lane was closed overnight but has since been re-opened.
Stockton Beach remains closed.
Meanwhile, crews have been called back to a grass fire at Thornton overnight.
Newcastle Fire Command says they received 16 Triple Zero calls to the fire in Haussman Drive just before 6.00pm on Monday.
Crews had the fire contained but were called back to a re-ignition just before 10.30pm.
The fire burnt out 5 hectares and has now been extinguished.
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| Fire crews were called back to Haussman Drive at Thornton overnight Picture East Maitland Fire & Rescue |
