The Badja Forest and Clyde Mountain fires that burned to an emergency level connected through the night.
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The blazes also connected with the Werri Berri and Good Good fires and have now affected more than 258,000 hectares.
Fire fighters say road closures are still in place with downed trees and power lines impacting a number of roads, particularly between Narooma and Dignam's Creek.
Badja Forest fire Current situation
Bumbo, Eurobodalla, Bodalla and Potato Point
If you are in the area, monitor conditions and know what you will do if the fire threatens.
It is not yet safe to return to Potato Point.
Fallen trees and power lines continue to affect local roads.
Areas from Moruya to Tuross Head
Monitor the changing conditions.
Know what you will do if the fire threatens.
Wallaga Lake, Akolele, and Bermagui
Monitor conditions
Know what you will do if the fire threatens.
Coolagolite
If you are in the area, monitor conditions and know what you will do if the fire threatens.
It is not yet safe to return to the area.
Fallen trees and power lines continue to affect local roads.
Tilba and Mystery Bay area
Conditions have eased but there is still fire activity in the area.
Monitor conditions and know what you will do if the fire threatens.
Dignams Creek
There is significant fire activity in the Dignams Creek area.
The Princes Highway has been impacted between Narooma and Dignams Creek.
If you are in the area, monitor conditions and know what you will do if the fire threatens.
It is not yet safe to return to the area.
Fallen trees and power lines continue to affect local roads.
West Narooma - Wagonga Scenic Drive area
There is still active fire in the area.
If you are in the area, monitor conditions and know what you will do if the fire threatens.
Overnight the Creewah and Rocky Hall fires were also downgraded to advice level.
Here is the current information from those firegrounds.
Rocky Hall Current Situation
A fire is burning in the area of Big Jack Mountain and Rocky Hall.
Conditions have eased across the fireground.
There is now a reduced threat.
Advice
If you in the area of Mount Durragh, Rocky Hall or Wyndham, monitor conditions.
Know what you will do if the fire threatens.
Creewah Current Situation
A fire is burning in the area of the New Line Road and Creewah Road intersection in Glen Allen.
Fire activity has eased.
Firefighters are working to contain the fire.
Advice
If you are in the area of New Line Road and Creewah Road in Glen Allen, monitor the changing conditions.
Know what you will do if the fire threatens.
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).
If you are in an area that has already been affected by fire, there may be small areas of active fire burning for some time. Be aware of the dangers of trees and branches falling.
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.
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.
Bega Valley Shire Council reopened the Bega Showground as an evacuation centre Thursday afternoon. This centre remains open on Friday.