Sunday, December 29: The Deua River Valley has now consumed 109 hectares.
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Intense waterbombing and efforts from ground crews continue today as the fire burns in the Wandera State Forest and Mongo National Park.
Crews are using heavy plant machinery to strengthen containment lines.
Low lying areas around Batemans Bay and Moruya are again likely to experience significant smoke on Sunday.
If you are in the area of Deua River Valley, monitor the changing conditions. Follow your bush fire survival plan, and know what you will do if the fire threatens.
If you are in the area of Mogendoura and Buckenbowra, monitor the changing conditions. Follow your bush fire survival plan, and know what you will do if the fire threatens.
Saturday, December 28: Fire south of the Kings Highway has increased significantly on Saturday, December 28 in hot north-westerly winds and low humidity.
Rural Fire Service spokesman Marty Webster said crews were protecting property wherever it was safe to do so.
"Our focus will be on defensive firefighting, the protection of life and property," he said.
The areas of Nelligen Creek Road, Allards Road and Old Bolaro Road include larger isolated farms and rural land holdings.
Mr Webster warned winds were significantly stronger at higher elevations.
No forced evacuations were underway, but landholders should monitor their bushfire plans.
Northwest winds were likely to prevail over inland areas and at elevation, but there would be a north-easterly influence along the coast.
Residents of the township of Nelligen should consider and review their bushfire survival plans.
"If you do not have a plan leaving early is always the safest option," Mr Webster said. The Kings Highway is closed for at least a month.
Meanwhile, in the Deua Valley, crews faced very challenging conditions on the afternoon of December 28.
"The fire is now both sides of McGregors Creek Fire Trail," Mr Webster said.
"Containment efforts will be difficult today.
"It is a rapidly developing fire and residents should monitor conditions. Araluen Valley residents should already be acting on their bushfire survival plans.
The fire is now more than 100 hectares in size and is growing in gusty winds, predominately from the north-west.
