Firefighters battle two vegetation fires in Central Hawke’s Bay
Two vegetation fires on Swamp Rd, Ongaonga in Central Hawke's Bay have been extinguished after high winds hampered efforts.
Two vegetation fires broke out on Swamp Rd, Ongaonga in Central Hawke's Bay as strong winds swept through the region. Twenty-two fire appliances worked to combat both incidents, with the high winds making the blazes difficult to extinguish. The fires have since been brought under control.
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Central Hawke’s Bay fires: Two vegetation fires burn on Swamp Rd, Ongaonga
Firefighters are battling two fires as strong winds smash Central Hawke's Bay.
1News
Hawke's Bay crews battle two large vegetation fires amid high winds
Twenty-two appliances are now working across both incidents, according to a Facebook post from Hawke's Bay Fire and Emergency.
1News
Crews extinguish two vegetation fires in central Hawke's Bay
Twenty-two fire appliances had been working across vegetation fires on Swamp Rd, Ongaonga earlier today, with high winds making it "difficult" to extinguish the blazes.