Firefighters battle Waipoua forest blaze as wind shift is expected

Friday 28 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 28 Feb 2025, 3:52pm

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Firefighters are working to contain a fire in Waipoua Forest that has reached approximately 96 hectares. While the blaze is 50 per cent contained, a total fire ban is being imposed across much of Northland. Residents remain evacuated as crews use helicopters and heavy machinery to fight the flames.

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1. RNZFri 28 Feb 2025, 5:44am

   Firefighters brace for wind shift as battle against Waipoua forest fire enters third day (opens in new tab)

   • Total fire ban imposed across much of Northland as Waipoua forest continues to burn (opens in new tab) Fri 28 Feb 2025, 3:52pm
2. StuffFri 28 Feb 2025, 12:21pm

   Waipoua fire: Helicopters out fighting Northland fire (opens in new tab)