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Black Jack fire update #8
14 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements
Firefighters will target two clusters of hotspots today that were identified by thermal imaging of the Black Jack fireground overnight.
Black Jack Fire Update #6
13 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements
Firefighters supported by helicopters are making steady progress strengthening containment lines on the flanks of the Black Jack fire.
Black Jack Fire Update #7
13 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements
Drones with thermal imaging equipment will survey the Black Jack fireground tonight to identify deapseated pockets of fire.
Black Jack Fire Update #5
13 Kohitātea 2025 | Announcements
Four ground crews and three helicopters will be working on the vegetation fire off Black Jack Road on the Coromandel Peninsula today.
Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #4
12 Kohitātea 2025 | Emergency Information
Crews did a great job on the fire today and it is now contained and under control.
Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #3
12 Kohitātea 2025 | Emergency Information
While the fire is under control, it is not yet contained. It is hoped the fire will be contained by the end of today.
Black Jack Road vegetation fire update #2
12 Kohitātea 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency will continue work on the Black Jack Road fire today with three helicopters and four ground crews.
Black Jack Road vegetation fire update
11 Kohitātea 2025 | Emergency Information
Due to the vegetation that is burning and the steep hillside, we have closed Black Jack Road to keep motorists safe until further notice.