An out of control bushfire in the Nightcap National Park, about 10 km north of Nimbin, is one of many fires burning on the North Coast of NSW today.

The fire, located on Newton Drive at Mount Nardi, near Nimbin, currently has 16 Rural Fire Service (RFS) firefighters trying to bring the blaze under control.

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RFS spokesperson Greg Allan said crews were fighting the fire around the vicinity of Huonbrook Road and Johnsons Road.

“Most of the residents in the area have already self relocated,” Mr Allan said.

“At the moment, the fire is still at advice level and there is no immediate threat to property.

“We advise people to stay up to date in case the situation changes.

“If your plan is to leave, then leave early and keep up to date with the RFS to see if the fire conditions change."

Charlie Cohen, from Nimbin Rural Fire Service, has advised people to "stay calm" and said the fire on the Nightcap is located east of Mount Matheson.

"The fire is moving westerly through inaccessible terrain, about 10km northeast of Nimbin village," he reported on Facebook.

"The fire is about 500 metres by 1000 metres and located 1.8 km due north of the TV tower.

"Nimbin, Blue Knob and The Channon brigades are on the scene with volunteers also standing by at nearby stations.

"Please follow the Fires Near Me app on your smartphone for more information and keep an ear out for telephone alerts if you live nearby."

Keep up to date with fires through the RFS website: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me

A public Information and Inquiry Centre has been opened to assist members of the public in relation to bush fire information. The telephone number to call is 1800 227 228.

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