Firefighters tackle large vegetation fire in Whanganui District

Sunday 14 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 14 Dec 2025, 8:03pm

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Fourteen fire crews and four helicopters were deployed to combat a large forestry blaze near Parikino on Sunday evening. The fire occurred in an area of vegetation along SH4. Emergency services have advised motorists to make way for responders in the area.

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1. RNZSun 14 Dec 2025, 7:46pm

   14 fire crews respond to Whanganui vegetation blaze (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSun 14 Dec 2025, 8:03pm

   14 fire crews tackle large forestry fire in Whanganui District (opens in new tab)