Large scrub fire burning near Taupō

January 29, 2020

There are fears the blaze could spread to a nearby plantation.

A large scrub fire is burning near Taupō this afternoon.

Fire and Emergency NZ are battling a grass and hay fire on White Road, Broadlands.

They were alerted to the blaze around 2:20pm, and say it reached 3 x 3 hectares in size.

Helicopters fighting the fire have now been stood down and crews are cleaning up..


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