Tambaroora bushfire in NSW Central West upgraded to emergency level, homes damaged

The fire was at Watch and Act overnight, but has again been upgraded to an emergency level.  (Supplied: Winmalee Rural Fire Brigade)

Firefighters are racing to protect homes as an out-of-control blaze in the New South Wales Central West is upgraded to emergency level for the third time in three days. 

The blaze which has damaged some homes continues to spread at a rapid pace in the Hill End area, about 80 kilometres north of Bathurst.