Update on SH1 fire near Taupo: Road now open
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 4:09 pm
Press Release: Fire and Emergency NZ
The vegetation fire on SH1 just north of Waitahanui, about
15km south of Taupo, is now under control.
Helicopter
operations have stopped and firefighters are damping down
hot spots.
10 fire trucks and support vehicles are in
attendance.
SH1 north of Waitahanui remains closed at this
stage.
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