'Burnt leaves falling all over our yard': Emergency warning issued for NSW fire

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Emergency warning issued for fire in Belmont, south of Newcastle

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A fire emergency warning has been issued for a blaze that has come within 200 metres of properties east of Merleview Street at Belmont, south of Newcastle.

The NSW Rural Fire Service said the bushfire was moving quickly pushed by strong southerly winds towards Goulding Street, Railway Crescent, and Kalaroo Road. Residents in the area were advised to seek shelter in a solid structure as the fire approached, the NSWRFS said.The RFS warned that embers could be blown up to four kilometres ahead of the fire, creating spot fires that could move quickly and in different directions.Nearby resident Lauren Eather said embers were falling from the sky almost 2 kilometres away from the flames."Burnt leaves falling all over our yard.

"We are close by in Jewells, have heaps of room if anyone needs to leave but wants to stay nearby. Take care everyone," one wrote.

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