The Gospers Mountain fire is approximately 310,000 hectares in size with a perimeter of approximately 1050 kilometres.
The fire continues to burn in the Wollemi, Gardens of Stone and Yengo National Parks, the Newnes State Forest and Parr State Conservation Areas.
The fire is burning to the north of Bell, Mt Wilson, Bilpin and Mt Lagoon, south of Bulga, east of Glen Davis, and west of Buckety, and includes local government areas of Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Singleton. The fire is currently being controlled.
The fire is burning to the east of Wolgan Valley and continues to head in a westerly direction.
Firefighters are being assisted by heavy plant to create a new containment line.
Aircraft will join firefighting operations once visibility improves.
Fire activity in the area has increased. People in the area of Wolgan Valley and surrounds should expect an increase in smoke in the area.
Drift/State Mine Gully Road, Old Bells Line Road/Clarence Road, and Blackfellows Hands Trail are closed.
Newnes campground and Wollemi National Park remain closed due to current fire activity.
If you see an unattended fire call 000.
To register for community updates about fire conditions in Wolgan Valley and surrounds email lithgow@rfs.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 258 737.
To register for community updates about fire conditions in Wolgan Valley and surrounds email lithgow@rfs.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 258 737
Stay up to date with the situation at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au or by calling the NSW RFS bush fire information line on 1800 679 737 or via the Fires Near Me app.
Animal owners can contact the Local Land Services hotline on 1800 814 647 if they need emergency assistance or the location of the large animal welfare centres.
For information on road conditions or closures, call the RMS on 132 213 or check www.livetraffic.com
Remember roads may be closed without warning.
For information on closures of national parks associated with this fire, visit www.npws.nsw.gov.au
