Wildfires

Wildfires - Australia

Fire crews are working to contain bushfires across the NSW Hunter region, including one at Lake Macquarie. There are 30 fires burning across the state, of which 17 remained uncontrolled, but all the fires have been downgraded to advice level.

Meanwhile, an out-of-control bushfire is burning in Wollongong's north, on top of the escarpment. The fire that started on Maddens Plains has reached the edge of the rocky escarpment above the leafy residential suburb of Wombarra.