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flag Residents in Puketapu fear intentional fires linked to illegal dumping, risking safety amid dry conditions.

flag Residents in Puketapu, Hawke’s Bay, are alarmed by a series of intentional fires set on Springfield Road and nearby areas, including one that damaged cyclone-repaired cycleway fencing. flag The fires, part of a rising trend in illegal dumping, are believed to be used to conceal waste disposal. flag Fire and Emergency New Zealand warns dry, hot conditions increase the risk of uncontrolled spread, straining emergency resources. flag The Napier City Council confirmed 22 dumping complaints on Springfield Road this year and reiterated that outdoor burning without a permit is illegal, especially during restricted fire seasons.

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