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Recent rain brings relief for Central Otago as total fire ban revoked
19 Jan, 2021 06:39 PM
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The wildfire near Waipori Falls in Otago last month. Photo / Peter McIntosh
NZ Herald
Rain has brought some relief to Central Otago with the area being moved from a total ban on all fires to a restricted season today.
The central zone includes Alexandra, Clyde, Cromwell, Wanaka, Lake Hawea, Naseby, Ranfurly, Kurow, Otematata, Omarama and Middlemarch.
There has been a total fire ban in the area since December 18 last year. The shift to a restricted season begins from 8am.
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Advertisement The restricted fire season means people in the area may be able to light an outdoor fire if they apply for a permit and follow the conditions listed on it.
Choppers sent to fight Dunedin fire
16 Dec, 2020 01:58 AM
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Smoke from the fire at Waipori Falls can be see from as far away as Henley. Photo / Bree Thompson
Smoke from the fire at Waipori Falls can be see from as far away as Henley. Photo / Bree Thompson
Otago Daily Times
Four helicopters and ground crews are battling a blaze in Waipori Falls this afternoon.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) spokesman said 50 hectares of tussock and scrub had caught fire near Waipori Falls Rd, about 1.20pm.
Three crews from Waihola, one crew from Outram and a Dunedin Command Unit were at the scene, or on their way.