EIGHTY firefighters are battling strong winds as they work long into the night tackling a major bushfire that's torn through 30,000 hectares in NSW's north.
Planes are also being used to water-bomb the blaze, burning uncontained in the Macleay River region in an area of dense state forest and parkland west of Kempsey and southeast of Armidale.
Weather forecasters were predicting gusts of up to 60km/h in the region late on Monday - a concern for the Rural Fire Service (RFS) which is trying to prevent the blaze spreading to homes.
Residents in surrounding communities, including Comara and Smith Creek, have all been warned they may have to evacuate later this week if the fire continues unabated.
As of Monday night there was no immediate threat to life or property.
Nonetheless, five aircraft continued to water-bomb the fire and four bulldozers rumbled into action to help build firebreaks.
The Macleay River bushfire is actually two large blazes that joined together late on Sunday.
"Residents are advised to stay aware of local conditions, take the advice of firefighters on the ground and use caution if driving through smoke," the RFS said.
"If people do need to drive in the area be aware there are a lot of fire vehicles on local roads, as well as fallen trees and falling rocks."
Meanwhile, about 100 firefighters are tackling a bushfire in the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, north of Sydney.
The RFS said residents in Terrey Hills, Duffy's Forest and Cottage Point should expect to see an increase in smoke and flames as a result of increased backburning activity designed to limit the fire's progress.
But no properties were under immediate threat.
On Monday night there were almost 100 bush and grass fires burning across NSW.
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