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A fire along thev Nuhaka-Opoutama Road in windy conditions in the Mahia area south of Gisborne was caused by falling powerlines

A fire along thev Nuhaka-Opoutama Road in windy conditions in the Mahia area south of Gisborne was caused by falling powerlines

27 September 2020

It's burning in a 60 by 40 metre area of vegetation beside a river -- however the blaze is now contained.

Two pumps, two tankers and a rural crew were sent at 10:40 this morning.

Police say access in and out of Mahia is limited -- as the Nuhaka-Opoutama Road is blocked.

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