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News ArchivesSeveral fires have been reported, due to lighting strikes in the area.
Areas include Bunnan,
NSW Rural Fire Service has issued an advice alert for Glen Creek Road, Segenhoe.
Locals in the area have described it as a small flare up and a fire crew is in attendance.
THE steady rain on Thursday night was a welcome relief to douse the fire ground,
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ALTHOUGH only a sprinkle of rain has made its way to Scone, the cooler conditions and cloud cover are a welcome relief for firefighters and residents.
The New England Highway is closed in both directions near Ravensworth due to a grass fire.
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THE NSW Rural Fire Service said favrouable conditions yesterday helped fire fighting efforts, but erratic winds today mean residents need to be prepared.
THE NSW Rural Fire Service has just issued an alert for Widden Close, Scone, which backs onto Scone Mountain area.
NSW Rural Fire Service said the fire has burnt down to Gundy Road in several places including the intersection of Segenhoe Road and to the east,
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THE weather this week in the Upper Hunter area, does not bode well for fire activity.