Homes and hotel evacuated near Hanmer Springs due to large fire

Thursday 23 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 23 Oct 2025, 1:13pm

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A small number of homes and Braemar Lodge have been evacuated because of a large fire southeast of Hanmer Springs. Firefighters are struggling to reach the blaze due to roads blocked by fallen trees. State Highway 7 is closed between Waipara and Springs Junction, while extreme winds are preventing air operations.

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1. RNZThu 23 Oct 2025, 12:47pm

   Homes, hotel evacuated as fire crews struggle to reach Hanmer Springs blaze (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 23 Oct 2025, 1:13pm

   Evacuations as crews struggle to reach Hanmer Springs blaze (opens in new tab)