Warning of increased fire risk to parts of Otago
The warning extends to farmers, contractors and tradesmen, who are being asked not to use machinery that elevates risk, including grinders and ride-on lawnmowers.
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The warning extends to farmers, contractors and tradesmen, who are being asked not to use machinery that elevates risk, including grinders and ride-on lawnmowers.
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Those using machinery over the next couple of days in much of Otago are being asked to get off and do something else. Hot, windy and dry...
The fire danger has gone up steeply in Otago, prompting tighter fire season restrictions.
A sharp increase in fire risk has brought about a number of fire season changes across the Otago District as of 8am on Monday 18 December, until further notice. The Central, Naseby, Upper Waitaki, Lakes, Glendhu Bluffs and Lake Ōhau zones will ...