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Open fire season for Clutha
11 November 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Clutha has returned to an open fire season.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #13
11 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Drones with thermal imaging equipment have begun checking the flanks of the Tongariro National Park fireground for hotspots.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #12
10 November 2025 | Emergency Information
A Fire and Emergency observation flight this afternoon has found no visible signs of fire following today’s rainfall.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #11
10 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Conditions on the fireground in the Tongariro National Park have improved significantly today.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #10
10 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Conditions are misty in the Tongariro National Park this morning, which has helped limit the growth of the fire overnight.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #9
9 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Firefighting has been suspended overnight on the Tongariro fire for safety, with crews on duty to monitor the fire. Active firefighting resumes in the morning.
Evacuation of Whakapapa Village - Tongariro Fire Update #8
9 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Whakapapa Village is being evacuated as a precaution due to the fire in the Tongariro National Park.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #7
9 November 2025 | Emergency Information
The air attack on the Tongariro National Park fire will continue until twilight, when aircraft will be grounded for the night.