Firefighters are contending with strong winds and tinder-dry conditions as they continue to battle a large Wairarapa scrub fire
Firefighters are contending with strong winds and tinder-dry conditions as they continue to battle a large Wairarapa scrub fire
9 February 2021
The blaze near Cape Palliser lighthouse broke out on Monday night, damaging about 30 hectares of land.
It's now contained, but not fully extinguished.
Principal Rural Fire Officer Phil Wishnowsky says they're dealing with extreme weather and doing their best to dampen any remaining hot spots.
It's not yet known what caused the blaze.
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