Two vegetation fires extinguished on Swamp Road in Ongaonga

Monday 31 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 31 Aug, 12:09pm

Firefighters have extinguished two large vegetation fires on Swamp Road in Ongaonga. Crews faced extremely difficult conditions due to high winds while battling the blazes. Twenty-two appliances were deployed to manage the incidents.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 31 Aug, 12:03pm

   Central Hawke’s Bay fires: Two vegetation fires burn on Swamp Rd, Ongaonga (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 31 Aug, 12:09pm

   Hawke's Bay crews battle two large vegetation fires amid high winds (opens in new tab)

   • Crews extinguish two vegetation fires in central Hawke's Bay (opens in new tab) Mon 31 Aug, 12:09pm