Firefighters extinguish scrub fire at Wairoa landfill

Thursday 15 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 16 May 2025, 10:33am

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Wairoa District Council

A scrub fire near the Wairoa landfill was extinguished after burning since Thursday afternoon. Crews from Wairoa, Gisborne, and Mahia attended the blaze, which was reported around 4.30pm. Fire and Emergency NZ stated the fire was contained on Thursday night.

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First reported by Stuff, Thu 15 May 2025, 6:16pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 16 hours

StuffThu 15 May 2025, 6:16pm

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RNZFri 16 May 2025, 10:33am

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