Update on Chatham Islands Fire
Update on Chatham Islands Fire
Fire conditions in the Chatham Islands have eased overnight thanks to rain. An expected southerly change did come through overnight, but without the feared wind strength and this has meant residents along Waitangi Wharf – Owhenga road have been allowed to return home.
A Fire and Emergency Incident Management Team has arrived on the island, and will be assessing the conditions and best way to fight the fire. A team of firefighters will leave from Wellington airport at 3pm this afternoon to join the effort.