Firefighter Injured While Battling Massive Bushfire At Putty

BY IAN CROUCH

A firefighter has been injured while fighting the massive 695 bushfire at Putty.

The Hunter's Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the fire ground just after 4pm yesterday to reports the National Parks & Wildlife firefighter had been knocked unconscious after a tree branch fell on him.

A doctor and paramedic team were winched down to the man where they treated him before he was winched out and flown to the John Hunter Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Mount Tomaree On Fire

BY IAN CROUCH

A spectacular bush fire has lit up the night sky on the Tomaree Peninsula at Port Stephens.

The fire broke out at about 5.30 yesterday afternoon and has burnt through about 200 square metres of bush to the top of Mount Tomaree.

It's understood no properties are under threat, with the fire listed at Advice level and being controlled.

Police say two helicopters are being brought in this morning to help fight the blaze.

The Tomaree Headland has been closed to the public.

The cause of the fire is not known at this stage.

Mount Tomaree Ablaze Last Night Picture:Facebook