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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.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #6
9 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Precautionary evacuations of five facilities in the vicinity of the Tongariro fire are almost complete.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #5
9 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Additional aircraft are being deployed to help fight the wildfire in Tongariro National Park.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #4
9 November 2025 | Emergency Information
Fresh crews are being briefed before beginning work on the second day of operations at the wildfire in the Tongariro National Park.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #3
8 November 2025 | Emergency Information
The fire burning in the Tongariro National Park has grown to an estimated 400 hectares.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #2
8 November 2025 | Emergency Information
The fire in the Tongariro National Park is not under control. Trampers have been evacuated from the area while firefighting continues.