Firefighters are battling dozens of uncontained bushfires across New South Wales as strong and gusty winds continue to fan the flames, the NSW Rural Fire Services says.

Key points: NSW RFS says there are 60 fires across NSW, 30 of them uncontained

NSW RFS says there are 60 fires across NSW, 30 of them uncontained Firefighters are closely monitoring large blazes in the Clarence Valley north of Coffs Harbour and north of Crescent Head

Firefighters are closely monitoring large blazes in the Clarence Valley north of Coffs Harbour and north of Crescent Head Residents have been told their properties may be threatened and firefighters are on standby

Firefighters are closely monitoring a large blaze in the area of Middle Creek Road, Kangaroo Creek in the Clarence Valley north of Coffs Harbour after an emergency warning was issued.

Residents in Sandstone Drive and McGills Road, Kremnos were warned to seek shelter as the fire could affect properties.

Emergency services are also monitoring a large bushfire at Verges Creek on the mid-north coast after residents were told to stay in their homes.

The fire was being blown by strong and gusty north-westerly winds towards homes and isolated properties, the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) said.

The bushfire is burning in the Hat Head National Park towards the ocean, five kilometres north of Crescent Head.

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James Morris from the RFS earlier warned residents on Loftus Road near Richardsons Crossing to seek shelter.

The RFS said firefighters are close by and ready to protect homes if needed.

There are currently 60 fires across NSW, 30 of them not contained, acting RFS deputy commissioner Rob Rogers said.

Bushfire season began on August 1 — in the mid-north coast, New England, Northern Tablelands and south-east regions of NSW — and a fire permit is needed to light fires.

Firefighters are also facing the additional challenge of preparing for the impending fire season in a state which is 98 per cent in drought or short on water.