Lightning strike sparks tree fire in Marlborough

Monday 30 December 2024 · 1 outlet · 2 reports · updated Mon 30 Dec 2024, 9:23pm

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A lightning strike ignited trees at a property on Kaiuma Bay Road in Marlborough on Monday afternoon. The Canvastown Volunteer Fire Brigade responded to the blaze at 4.37pm. The incident occurred during severe thunderstorms that also affected parts of the upper South Island.

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First reported by Stuff, Mon 30 Dec 2024, 5:23pm · 2 reports from 1 outlet over 4 hours

StuffMon 30 Dec 2024, 5:23pm

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