Scrub fire and cliffside rescue operations on Coromandel Peninsula

Saturday 11 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 11 Jan 2025, 10:40pm

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Firefighters are escorting vehicles out of Kūaotunu after a large scrub fire cut off access to Otama Beach and Opito Bay. Simultaneously, emergency services including a rescue helicopter and ambulance officers are conducting a cliffside rescue operation at Hahei Beach.

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1. Waikato Times via StuffSat 11 Jan 2025, 9:13pm

   Firefighters escort cars out of remote Coromandel bay cut off by large scrub fire (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZSat 11 Jan 2025, 9:45pm

   Dual Coromandel emergencies: wildfire, helicopter rescue (opens in new tab)

   • Cliffside rescue attempts underway on Coromandel Peninsula (opens in new tab) Sat 11 Jan 2025, 10:40pm