Firefighters target hotspots at Coromandel scrub fire

Tuesday 14 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 14 Jan 2025, 8:39am

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Crews are working in arduous conditions to dampen hotspots at a vegetation fire near Kūaotunu. After breaking out on Saturday, the blaze is being monitored via thermal imaging drones. Firefighters face steep terrain, high temperatures, and strong winds as they continue their efforts.

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1. RNZTue 14 Jan 2025, 6:39am

   Firefighters dampening Coromandel fire hotspots face strong winds (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato Times via StuffTue 14 Jan 2025, 8:28am

   Firefighters target hotspots on day four battling Coromandel vegetation blaze (opens in new tab)

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3. NZ HeraldTue 14 Jan 2025, 8:39am

   Coromandel wildfire: Drones identify multiple hotspots, authorities describe ‘arduous conditions’ (opens in new tab)