Fire permits suspended across Tamworth for high fire danger conditions as fire crews battle New England blaze

The region - which covers the Tamworth, Gunnedah, Liverpool Plains, Gwydir and Inverell council areas - has a high fire danger rating on Friday as warmer temperatures and low humidity create a recipe for perfect fire conditions.

The North West area - which covers Moree Plains, Narrabri, Walgett and Warrumbungle areas - is also in the same high fire danger boat.

According to the RFS, fire permits are suspended until midnight and landholders must not light any new fires or actively maintain or stoke any existing fires.

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On Thursday, firefighters on the ground were backed by aircraft to battle a bushfire that was burning out of control about 1km out of Emmaville, near Glen Innes.

The fire was burning south of the township in the Deloraine Rd area, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) warned.

The RFS said on Thursday afternoon there was no immediate threat to properties, however, residents in the area were being urged "to continue to monitor Hazards Near Me, take instructions from firefighters on the ground and be prepared to act if the situation changes".

The New England area will have a moderate fire danger on Friday which spans the Glen Innes Severn, Tenterfield, Uralla, Walcha and Armidale local government areas.

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