Scrub fire in Kūaotunu is under control but not contained

Saturday 11 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 11 Jan 2025, 6:31pm

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Firefighters have brought a vegetation fire on Black Jack Road in Kūaotunu under control. The blaze, which was reported shortly before 4pm on Saturday, was fuelled by pine flash and regrowth. Emergency crews, including helicopters and ground appliances, have been working at the Coromandel Peninsula scene.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 11 Jan 2025, 5:06pm

   Kūaotunu fire: Crews scramble to control blaze in Coromandel (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSat 11 Jan 2025, 6:31pm

   Smoke billows near Coromandel beach as firefighters battle blaze (opens in new tab)

   • Firefighting efforts continue near Coromandel Peninsula beach (opens in new tab) Sat 11 Jan 2025, 6:31pm
   • Vegetation fire near Coromandel Peninsula beach under control (opens in new tab) Sat 11 Jan 2025, 6:31pm