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flag A campfire caused a blaze on Auckland’s Fairy Falls Track in November 2025, destroying key structures and prompting a prolonged closure for cleanup.

flag A fire at Auckland’s Fairy Falls Track, caused by embers from an improperly extinguished campfire, destroyed a platform, 80 meters of stairs, and a bridge in November 2025. flag The track, which had reopened in September after a six-year closure for kauri dieback remediation and a $1.6 million upgrade, remains closed for cleanup and assessment. flag Fire and Emergency New Zealand and park rangers are removing hazardous debris, including metal fragments, with the damaged bridge to be airlifted out. flag Authorities warn that open fires are banned in regional parks and urge campers to fully extinguish fires with water and soil, ensuring they are cool before leaving.

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