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Matakana Fire Update #6
25 December 2023 | Announcements
Specialist drone crew will be on Matakana Island overnight, using thermal imaging to identify hotspots around the perimeter of the fireground.
Matakana Fire Update #5
25 December 2023 | Announcements
Firefighters supported by helicopters and heavy machinery will work through Christmas Day to continue suppressing the fire on Matakana Island.
Matakana Island Fire Update #4
24 December 2023 | Announcements
The scrub fire on Matakana Island is contained. Firefighters remain on site over night and resume tackling it tomorrow.
Matakana Fire Update #3
24 December 2023 | Announcements
More firefighters, heavy machinery and an additional helicopter have been brought in to tackle the fire on Matakana Island, which has affected over 30 hectares.
Matakana Forest Fire Update #2
24 December 2023 | Announcements
Second update on Matakana Island forest fire - nine crews, heavy machinery and two helicopters attacking the fire
Forest fire on Matakana Island
23 December 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency NZ crews are monitoring a forestry fire on Matakana Island overnight. Crews and helicopters will respond to the fire in the morning.
Inland Otago fire risk set to spike
18 December 2023 | Announcements
Hot, windy, dry conditions forecast for much of inland Otago will sharply increase the risk of wildfires starting and spreading this week.
Firefighters remain at the scene of three South Island vegetation fires
9 December 2023 | Announcements
Fire crews and three helicopters have contained a fire burning on a steep hillside above Lake Dunstan in Central Otago.