Bush fire in Awarua causes road closures in Far North

Friday 7 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 7 Mar 2025, 3:56pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, NZME, NZ Transport Agency

A scrub fire covering approximately 2 hectares has broken out in Awarua. Firefighters and police are managing the scene, and a section of State Highway 15 has been closed. Travellers are being asked to avoid the area while crews work to contain the blaze.

How they headlined it

3:42pm

1. StuffFri 7 Mar 2025, 3:42pm

   Bush fire in Far North prompts closure of roads (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 7 Mar 2025, 3:56pm

   Fire crews battling blaze in Far North soon after drought announced (opens in new tab)