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Jade Weaver/Supplied Huge plumes of smoke went into the air during the December 29 fire. But Ross said the fire, which was started in two places on Gumfields Reserve, could have destroyed many houses, had it not been for a fortuitous wind change. “It was heading towards the housing development on Foreshore Rd and Tasman Heights, and that night there was a 15-degree wind shift that saved the houses.” He fears people might be so lucky if there were to be a repeat. “It’s a real issue. When a dwelling goes up, nearby dwellings are put at risk and firefighters are put at risk.

Ahipara locals rally against suspected serial arsonist 18 Feb, 2021 05:00 PM 4 minutes to read The blaze that destroyed a house in Kaka St, Ahipara, was "roaring" when firefighters arrived. Photo / Supplied The blaze that destroyed a house in Kaka St, Ahipara, was "roaring" when firefighters arrived. Photo / Supplied Multimedia journalist for the Northern Advocatekarina.cooper@nzme.co.nz A suspected firebug has a Far North town rallying together after a spate of suspicious fires put the community on a knife-edge. Five suspicious fires in Ahipara in the past six weeks have thrust volu...

Ahipara fire under control, evacuated residents still not allowed to return home 29 Dec, 2020 09:13 PM 6 minutes to read Far North Mayor John Carter says the fire in Ahipara, which forced the evacuation of about 100 houses last night, is a warning about just how dry Northland is. "This is a warning to us. Fortunately we've got away without loss of life, loss of property or injury, but every resident and every visitor to Northland has a responsibility to make sure this sort of thing doesn't happen again. It's a massive warning." The fire has burnt through 56ha of scrub and native bush.