Newcastle News
FIRIES WAIT ON WIND CHANGE

Fire fighters are waiting for a southerly change this evening to help them contain a bushfire at northern Lake Macqaurie.
Strong winds and high temperatures on a total fire ban day, had firefighters on alert.
More than 40 hectares of bush went up between Teralba and Edgeworth.
Several suburbs experienced power blackouts and local roads and the nearby rail line were closed due to smoke concerns.