20-hectare scrub fire partially contained near North Waikato, NZ; fire crews guarding homes and wetlands.
A 20-hectare scrub fire is burning in swampland near Island Block Road in North Waikato, New Zealand. Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) reported the fire, which is currently semi-contained but not fully controlled. Firefighters are protecting three nearby houses and working to safeguard the Whangamarino Wetland. The response includes four fire trucks, five tankers, and two helicopters, with additional support on the way.
October 21, 2024
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