6.30pm: The Clyde Mountain fire has been downgraded to Advice level following an earlier flare-up on the Kings Hwy.
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3.18pm: Fire crews are working to extinguish fire which has spread into unburned pockets within previously burned areas near the Kings Highway.
Residents in the areas of the Kings Highway, Nelligen, Batemans Bay to North Moruya are advised there has been an increase of flare ups in unburnt pockets, well within the burnt areas.
They are asked to monitor the conditions. Motorists are asked to reduce speed and exercise caution. Visibility may be poor.
Those in the Deau River Valley, Mogendoura, West Moruya, Wamban, Kiora and Moruya areas are also asked to monitor the conditions as fire activity has increased.
The RFS says the Clyde Mountain fire is burning south of the Kings Highway through to the Deua River Valley. The fire is more than 97,800 hectares in size and is being controlled.
This fire has merged with the Badja Forest Road fire in the south.
Deau River Valley, Mogendoura, West Moruya, Wamban, Kiora and Moruya
Be alert for embers and spot fires.
Be alert for falling trees and branches.
Leaving early is your safest option. Leaving late may be dangerous.
Woola and Nobbies Island
Monitor conditions.
Know what you will do if the fire threatens.
Fire continues to burn in the area be alert for embers and spot fires.
Be alert for falling trees and branches.
Leaving early is your safest option. Leaving late may be dangerous.
11.31am: Emergency crews are attending a flare-up on the Kings Highway near Government Bend.
Police have been asked to manage traffic in the area and motorists are urged to take care.
Firefighters were alerted on Saturday, February 1, shortly after 11am and crews have been sent to the scene.
Rural Fire Service Inspector Kelwyn White said it was a "small flare-up" in unburned pockets of bushland and in leaf litter in previously burned areas.
She said small flare-ups were visible from the highway but there was no major cause for concern.
More details as they come to hand.
If you are threatened by fire
Do not be in the path of the fire.
Protect yourself from the heat of the fire. Wear protective clothing and footwear. Cover all exposed skin.
If the fire impacts, seek shelter in a solid structure to protect yourself from the heat of the fire.
If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000).
Other Information
Stay up to date on bush fires in your area by checking the NSW RFS website, listening to your local radio station, or by calling the NSW RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.
Before visiting national parks, check for closures at NSW Parks and Wildlife Service.
People with respiratory conditions who are affected by bush fire smoke should activate their health management plan and seek medical advice if necessary. Take precautions, such as staying indoors and closing windows.
For information on road closures, check Live Traffic NSW. Roads may be closed without warning.
Monitor weather conditions and weather warnings at Bureau of Meteorology.
For disaster assistance and recovery information, check Emergency NSW.
