UPDATE - Scrub fire in Alexandra
Monday, 6 November 2017, 4:37 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
"UPDATE - Scrub fire in
Alexandra"
Attributable to Senior Sergeant Ian
Kerrisk:
Fire crews are continuing to respond to a
scrub fire in Alexandra.
It is in a steep, rocky gully and
is now largely contained, although there is still a risk it
could flare up and spread into a built-up area.
Police is
continuing to ask people to stay away from the Aronui Road
and Kamaka Crescent area so emergency crews can do their
work.
Five crews from Alexandra, Clyde, Omakau, and rural
fire staff and their tankers from Alexandra and Blackstone
are on site.
Police and ambulance are on scene as a
precaution.
At this stage we urge people in area to stay
inside, to keep them away from possible smoke
inhalation.
Also, should the situation change or
deteriorate, staying indoors helps ensure emergency crews
can locate people in the area.
We will update media as the
situation progresses and request media not to call police or
fire staff directly, as they are busy with operational
duties.
ENDS
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