Despite recent rainfall, fire danger levels throughout
most of Nelson and Tasman remain high says Principal Rural
Fire Officer Ian Reade.
A total fire ban is still in
place across Nelson and Tasman district except Golden Bay
which has a restricted season due to the higher rainfall
there in February.
"We still have a large amount of
dead grass around from the spring growth that presents a
risk for fire ignition and spread," Ian Reade
says.
Fire and Emergency NZ is closely monitoring and
assessing the conditions daily.
"There is more rain
forecast this weekend. If that occurs and there is
sufficient green up of vegetation, we will look to lift the
prohibited season (total fire ban) to a restricted season
for all of Nelson/Tasman.
"We urge people to pay
attention to the fire season status in their area and
continue to take no risks - one spark is all it takes to
start a fire."
When a restricted season is in place
most open-air fires require a permit.
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