New South Wales Fire and Rescue say they have the upper hand on a bushfire at Ferodale, near Medowie that has closed the Pacific Highway in both directions.
The fire had jumped the motorway causing the road to be closed between the Buckets Way and Medowie road.
Inspector Ben Shepherd from NSWFR says the threat has eased but the highway will remain closed for another 30 minutes.
"That's mostly cause crews are working from that highway in an effort to try and control that fire.
"Although the threat has eased, we are still asking people to monitor the situation," Inspector Shepherd said.
Southbound motorists are advised to divert onto the Buckets Way, Limeburners Creek Road, East Seaham Road and Warren Street Road then Seaham Road.
Northbound motorists are advised to divert onto Seaham Road, Warren Street, East Seaham Road, Limeburners Creek Road and the Buckets Way.
It follows a fire at Cameron Park that burned through five hectares of bushland at around 5:30 this morning.
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| Photo source: Fire and Rescue Raymond Terrace. |
