11:00 AM: Vegetation fire erupts in Northland's gumfield region; helicopters battle blaze, no threat to structures or people, expected to take days to extinguish.
A vegetation fire has erupted in the remote gumfield region between Herekino and Ahipara in Northland, New Zealand, reported around 11 a.m. Two helicopters are currently battling the blaze, with additional aircraft and machinery on the way. The fire poses no threat to structures or people and is expected to take several days to extinguish. Authorities advise avoiding the area due to significant smoke and ongoing firefighting efforts.
October 05, 2024
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