Almost 17,000 hectares of Mount Kaputar National Park has been burnt, and it still continues to grow.
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Approximately 50 firefighters were on the fireground on Friday, comprised of five Rural Fire Service (RFS) trucks, and 16 National Parks and Wildlife Service strikers.
There were also three helicopters.
Back burning is planned in the Maules Creek area, so residents around this area are reminded that they may see an increase in activity as heavy plant is relocated to support the ongoing back burning operations.
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Meanwhile, crews continue to build and strengthen containment lines around the perimeter of the fire.
There is a very high fire danger for the Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri, and Gwydir shires, so all fire permits have been suspended until further notice.
Landholders bordering the national park in the Lindesay, Upper Horton, Horton Falls, Rocky Creek, Bullawa Creek and Maules Creek area should continue to the monitor the conditions and stay up to date with the fire situation.
For more information, visit the NSW RFS website, use the Fires Near Me app, or call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
The national park remains closed to the public as a result of the fire. The fire was first detected on Thursday, October 17 following several lightning strikes in park.
Report all unattended fires to Triple Zero (000) immediately.
