Large vegetation fire near Taupō closes roads in dry conditions
Emergency services including helicopters are battling an aggressive scrub fire at Tauhara near Taupō with roads closed.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded to a vegetation fire at Tauhara near Taupō on Monday afternoon with multiple crews and two helicopters. The fire is described as aggressive and has prompted road closures, with Broadlands Road to East Taupo Arterial and State Highway 1 affected. Locals have been urged to stay clear of the area, and a building is reportedly threatened by the blaze.
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RNZ
Emergency services battle Tauhara blaze in dry conditions.
Locals are being urged to stay clear of Broadlands Road to East Taupo Arterial / State Highway 1.
1News
'Aggressive' fire in Taupō – roads closed, building threatened
Fire and Emergency New Zealand said crews, including two helicopters, were called to a scrub fire at 2.24pm on Monday.
Stuff
Evacuation underway as fire crews battle vegetation fire near Taupō
Emergency services are working to tackle a vegetation fire at Tauhara near Taupō.
1News
'Aggressive' fire in Taupō – roads closed, building threatened
Fire and Emergency New Zealand said crews, including two helicopters, were called to a scrub fire at 2.24pm on Monday.