Firefighters working to extinguish large fires in Otago and Southland

Tuesday 27 October 2026 · 1 outlet · 2 reports · updated Tue 27 Oct, 2:53pm

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Firefighters are working to extinguish a blaze in Otago, while landowners in Southland monitor a fire that has spread to 80 hectares. Meanwhile, a 1000m² fire north of Nelson was brought under control overnight following a response from 11 fire trucks.

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   Firefighters dampening down 1000m² slash fire north of Nelson (opens in new tab)

   • Firefighters dampening down large Otago fire, as Southland fire being monitored (opens in new tab) Tue 27 Oct, 2:53pm