John Foley, Marlborough & Kaikoura Principal Rural
Fire Officer has requested people avoid Rarangi today as
Fire and Emergency deal with a four-hectare scrub fire on
steep terrain near Monkey Bay.
White's Bay and Rarangi
campgrounds were evacuated overnight as a
precaution.
There is no immediate risk to property or
life.
Six helicopters are on site. With no wind on
site at present, Fire
and Emergency are hopeful they can get the fire under
control this
morning.
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