Bushfire in northern NSW upgraded as it burns towards homes

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WARNING: Residents should take shelter, the NSW RFS has warned. 9News

The fire, near Tenterfield, is now threatening areas around Drake, Red Rock Road and Rover Park, north of the Bruxner Highway.

The fire, near Tenterfield, is now threatening areas around Drake, Red Rock Road and Rover Park, north of the Bruxner Highway. The southern edge of the fire also continues to burn towards Poverty Point, Surface Hill and Sandy Creek.The fire jumped the highway at the weekend.

 

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