Six homes evacuated as scrub fire threatens Roxburgh

Monday 26 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 27 Oct, 6:19pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Aurora Energy

Six homes have been evacuated in Roxburgh as firefighters battle a scrub fire fanned by strong winds. The blaze, reported on Monday afternoon, has caused power outages for more than 220 properties. Six crews and an aerial team are working through the night to contain the fire.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 26 Oct, 3:58pm

   Hundreds without power as crews battle Roxburgh blaze (opens in new tab)

   • ‘Good progress’ made by crews at scene of Roxburgh fire (opens in new tab) Tue 27 Oct, 6:19pm
2. RNZMon 26 Oct, 6:49pm

   Evacuations in Otago township, as scrub fire threatens buildings (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 26 Oct, 8:24pm

   Roxburgh scrub fire: Six homes evacuated, power cut to 220 properties (opens in new tab)