Northlanders are being urged to be fire safe, as fire crews dampen down the last of a major vegetation fire, east of Whangarei
Northlanders are being urged to be fire safe, as fire crews dampen down the last of a major vegetation fire, east of Whangarei
11 January 2025
The blaze broke out in a gully near Onerahi on Wednesday.
About 40 firefighters are working on the blaze, which covers an area of about 14 hectares with a perimeter of 1.7 kilometres.
Whangarei Mayor Vince Cocurullo says fire restrictions are now in effect across Northland, for a reason.
He says it is dry at the moment, so it's vitally important to take the necessary precautions.
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