Large fire breaks out on hills near Pōrangahau

Tuesday 21 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 21 Oct 2025, 5:23pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, NZME

Firefighters are battling a large fire in the hills near Pōrangahau village in Central Hawke’s Bay. Strong winds have helped spread flames across multiple hotspots in the district, with thick smoke visible from several kilometres away.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 21 Oct 2025, 3:50pm

   Large fire starts on hills near Pōrangahau in Central Hawke’s Bay (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 21 Oct 2025, 5:23pm

   Firefighters called to multiple fires across Hawke’s Bay (opens in new tab)