The Rural Fire Service is contending with as many as nine bushfires and hazard reduction burns across the Port Macquarie-Hastings, Walcha and Mid-Coast councils areas.
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Of most concern is the Caparra Road bushfire currently burning in 186 hectares.
RFS district officer Stuart Robb says the fire is in difficult terrain and is likely to continue to burn for several more days.
"We have had RFS crews working on putting in containment lines on this fire for a few days," he said.
"Unfortunately though, this bushfire is in fairly inaccessible country which is proving difficult for our crews.
"Fires like this one will follow the terrain. We can only access it at particular points.
"There are several isolated properties in this area so we are working on ensuring there is no loss of life or property."
Other fires currently burning across the Mid-North Coast include:
- A 2 hectare grass fire near Pappinbarra which is under control
- An out of control bushfire burning some 668 hectares in the Mount Seaview Nature Reserve
- A Forest Corporation hazard reduction, seven kilometres south of Wauchope affecting some 20 hectares. It is under control
- Ten hectare bushfire being controlled at the north end of Ponsford Road, Comboyne
- An under control hazard reduction burn covering 1021 hectares on Yarras Mountain
- A Colling Road, Comboyne bushfire which is out of control
- At Juhles Mountain, Lansdowne a hazard redcution burn of 200 hectares is listed as under control
- An 88 hectare bushfire on Reids Road, Nowendoc is being controlled.
Mr Robb said crews were on watch and monitor.
"We are constantly watching these fires and our crews remain vigilant.
"For us, this is a very important time of the year."
He said RFS staff closely watch the weather conditions on a daily basis, and specifically wind direction.
"We are particularly alert to strengthening north east or northerly winds," he added.
In particular, an increase in north easterly winds could see some bushfires become more difficult to contain if the conditions are against crews.
Mr Robb said families should have a discussion about a bushfire survival plan, report unattended fires to triple-0 and monitor media for any reports.
"Download the Fires Near Me app," he said.
