A bushfire in the Mud Flat Road, Long Gully Road area near Drake remains uncontained with a burnt area of 794ha today, Wednesday, April 15.
Volunteer firefighters from Northern Rivers and Northern Tablelands with assistance from Forestry Corporation have worked into the evening to extinguish burning trees and hot spots which could flare up during warmer daytime conditions. 
This is often dangerous work executed by skilled operators, in difficult and smoky terrain.
Today firefighters from multiple brigades are continuing to work to contain the fire, with support from aircraft and heavy plant.
Crews are focused on protecting dwellings and private property along Long Gully Road and Mud Flat Road.
There are no properties under threat. 
Residents in the surrounding area are asked to monitor conditions closely, and have a bushfire survival plan.
Stay up to date at the RFS website.
Other fires burning include:
Summerland Way, Camira, Richmond Valley 44ha
Paddys Flat Road, Kyogle 7ha
Planned burn at Olive Gap and Haynes Road, Richmond Valley 416ha
This information was provided by the NSW RFS Northern Tablelands District.