Large vegetation fire threatens Waipoua Forest in Northland

Wednesday 26 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 26 Feb 2025, 7:24pm

Fire and Emergency crews are battling a large blaze on Waipoua River Road that has spread to 70 hectares. The fire, located south of the Waipoua Settlement, has prompted evacuations of the last remaining residents. Seven helicopters and four fire trucks are currently responding to the incident.

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1. RNZWed 26 Feb 2025, 3:49pm

   Large fire rages in Northland's Waipoua Forest, homes threatened (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 26 Feb 2025, 4:22pm

   Crews respond to large vegetation fire in Northland’s Waipoua Forest (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 26 Feb 2025, 4:32pm

   Seven helicopters respond to fire in Waipoua (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsWed 26 Feb 2025, 7:24pm

   Evacuations underway as fire burns in Waipoua, Northland (opens in new tab)