
Rabbit Island, Walters Bluff fires thought to be intentionally lit
Police are seeking information as they continue to investigate the two fires.
Police are seeking information as they continue to investigate the two fires.
"We remind people that the safety of the public and their properties is the priority."
Nearly 900 properties were evacuated in the Wakefield area on Friday.
Winds over 50km/h would ground the helicopters which have been dumping water on the blaze.
Affected residents speak about being evacuated and helping out on the home front.
A second fire has broken out in Walter's Bluff, in Nelson.
Nelson residents are being evacuated following a second fire.
Nelson has already felt 15 days of "very high" or "extreme" fire danger this year.
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At 2.13pm Scott then phoned 111, then he took the first photo of the fire.
Warm day, light winds but no rain forecast today for Tasman fire zone
Yesterday the 1900-hectare fire was reduced by 300-hectares.
Wakefield residents have been warned they may need to flee during the night.
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Missing woman's vehicle found crashed on the Motueka Valley Highway.
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