Hunter spots burning scrub piles before massive Tongariro fire

Sunday 9 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 9 Nov 2025, 7:38pm

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A hunter observed at least 10 burning scrub piles near the site of a massive fire in Tongariro National Park. The blaze, which started Saturday afternoon, has spread over 1,600 hectares. Emergency services are currently attacking the fire from both the ground and the air.

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1. The Post via StuffSun 9 Nov 2025, 3:51pm

   ‘I thought .... this could end badly’: Hunter saw scrub piles burning before massive Tongariro fire (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 9 Nov 2025, 7:38pm

   Tongariro National Park fire: Hiker describes apocalyptic scene amid helicopter evacuation (opens in new tab)