The Rural Fire Service is warning Lake St Clair users to stay clear of areas being used by their aircraft over the weekend as they continue to fight the Brinawa (Carrowbrook) fire.
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The blaze has been has now burned out 2472 hectares in the Carrowbrook area to the north-east of Singleton, and aircraft are using areas of Lake St Clair as a water source.
A RFS spokesperson says rain is predicted and they hope to have it contained by Sunday.
However, in the interim helicopters are also using part of the picnic area as an airbase so for your own safety please remain a minimum of 50 metres from any aircraft, and the refuelling truck.
The fire started on Sunday, February 19 and it is believed to have been ignited by lightning strikes.
It is burning between Carrowbrook Road to the west and the Paterson River to the east, Mount Royal National Park to the North and Middle Creek to the South.
More than 70 fire fighters, 6 aircraft and heavy plant are working to contain the fire.
Back burning operations are being carried out where local conditions are suitable.
People in the area may notice an increase in fire activity and smoke as these operations continue.
No roads in the area are closed to traffic, however please be aware of the large number of fire fighting vehicles using the local road network.
