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Firefighters continue to fight bushfire threatening homes in NSW Central West

Emily Bennett

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Firefighters are defending homes against a bushfire burning in a small village in the NSW Central West.

A watch and act warning is in place for Home Hills Road in Bogee, north of Lithgow.

"Firefighters remain on scene undertaking property protection where required," the NSW Rural Fire Service said in a warning issued at 7.09pm AEDT.

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An emergency warning has been issued for Home Hills Road in Bogee.

An emergency warning has been issued for Home Hills Road in Bogee. RFS

"If you are between Marsden Road and Capertree River on Home Hills Road and Marsden Road, follow the advice of emergency services personnel on scene.

"Glen Alice Road is partially closed from Dabee Road in the north."

The NSW RFS said residents should stay alert and monitor their surroundings.

Residents should stay up to date with the latest advice by checking Hazards Near Me, the RFS website, listening to your local radio station or by calling the RFS Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737.

For the latest information on road closures, visit Live Traffic NSW.

The 399-hectare bushfire is burning in a north-easterly direction under south-westerly winds.

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The NSW RFS said an east-south-easterly wind change is predicted after 7pm.

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