The Rural Fire Service has provided an update of the State Mine fire, burning between Lithgow and Bilpin. In brief: The fire has burnt through more than 30,000 hectares. Backburning overnight has assisted crews to strengthen containment lines around Lithgow. Major backburning operations are planned today around Bilpin and Mountain Lagoon, ahead of warm, windy weather forecast for Sunday. Residents are advised to expect an increase in flames and smoke as a result.

Fire is burning on both sides of Mount Irvine Road. A number of properties have been reported destroyed in this fire.