Lightning strikes up bushfires around Northern Rivers

DON'T be deceived by the stormy weather, the Rural Fire Service has warned saying a very high fire danger remains in place as lightning fires burn across the Northern Rivers.

6,603 lightning strikes hit the Northern Rivers overnight

Man killed, woman injured in lightning strike horror

Operations officer, Inspector Daniel Ainsworth said fire towers are keeping a close eye on the region as the mercury is tipped to hit the 40s later today.

Insp Ainsworth said crews are on scene at a series of lightning fires ignited across the region in the last 24 hours.

Earlier this morning, Insp Ainsworth said aircraft have dumped water on a bushfire south west of Tabbimoble while teams are working to extinguish a blaze at Bonalbo.

For more information about fires across the region, visit the RFS website.