Scrub fire destroys buildings and causes injuries in Fernhill

Tuesday 23 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 23 Dec 2025, 5:35pm

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A vegetation fire near Fernhill has destroyed buildings and forced rural Hastings evacuations. One person has been taken to hospital in serious condition. Fire crews responded to the blaze located between the Fernhill township and the Ngaruroro River bridge.

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1. RNZTue 23 Dec 2025, 2:56pm

   Fire crews respond to vegetation fire in Hawke's Bay (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 23 Dec 2025, 5:35pm

   Hawke's Bay scrub fire destroys buildings (opens in new tab)

   • Scrub fire destroys buildings, person seriously hurt (opens in new tab) Tue 23 Dec 2025, 5:35pm