Property losses have been reported on the South Coast after a bushfire raged through almost 6000 hectares west of Bermagui.
The Coolagolite Road fire has been downgraded to a watch and act level early Wednesday morning, as firefighters work to contain the fire.
While there was some overnight rain and drop in temperature as a southerly change swept in early Wednesday morning, the fire is still listed as out-of-control.
- The fire continues to burn near homes in the Cuttagee, Barragga Bay, Murrah, Bunga and Goalen Head areas.
- The southerly change has brought cooler temperatures, increase humidity and some rain which has resulted in an ease in conditions.
- Evacuation centres are at Bega Showground, 40 Upper Street, Bega; and Narooma Leisure Centre, 100 Bluewater Drive, Narooma.
Stay up-to-date on the Hazards Near Me app, review your bushfire survival plan and know what you will do if a fire threatens.
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Where to get help:
- SES 132 500
- RFS Bushfire Information Line 1800 679 737
- Triple zero 000
- Service NSW 13 77 88
- BoM warnings
