Vegetation fires in the North Island

The story so far

Fire and Emergency NZ put that blaze at about 1.5 hectares, with around 32 firefighters attending.^{15 Jan 2025} A fire among pine trees at Parewānui, near Bulls, broke out on Wednesday, reached about one hectare at its peak and needed around 11 rural fire crews.^{16 Jan 2025} Fire investigators were returning to the Parewānui scene to examine it.^{16 Jan 2025} The next day, a vegetation fire in Taheke, west of Kaikohe, spread to about 10 hectares and threatened a building, with three helicopters assisting.^{16 Jan 2025}

Key moments

1. 15 Jan 2025Tahorakuri Forest fire near Taupō attended by around 32 firefighters and helicopters.
2. 16 Jan 2025Fire investigators return to Parewānui scene after pine-tree fire needing 11 rural crews.
3. 16 Jan 2025Taheke scrub fire spreads to about 10 hectares, threatening a building near Kaikohe.

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