Whangārei Heads vegetation fire reported as under control

Friday 10 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 6 reports · updated Fri 10 Jan 2025, 8:59am

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Firefighters and helicopters are working to contain a scrub fire near Whangārei Heads that destroyed between 14 and 20 hectares of vegetation. Residents of two evacuated homes have been allowed to return to their properties. Crews plan to return on Saturday morning to extinguish remaining hotspots.

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1. RNZFri 10 Jan 2025, 6:21am

   Aerial boost in bid to contain vegetation fire at Whangārei Heads (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 10 Jan 2025, 8:36am

   Whangārei blaze 'under control', crews to return tomorrow (opens in new tab)

   • Firefighting efforts continue at Whangārei blaze (opens in new tab) Fri 10 Jan 2025, 8:36am
   • Crews continue to battle Whangārei fire, residents allowed home (opens in new tab) Fri 10 Jan 2025, 8:36am
3. NZ HeraldFri 10 Jan 2025, 8:56am

   Whangārei fire: Work to contain continues, 40 ground crew on site (opens in new tab)

4. StuffFri 10 Jan 2025, 8:59am

   Whangārei scrub fire: Firefighters move to containing fire after homes evacuated (opens in new tab)