Just after midday today, Fire and Emergency was called to
a vegetation fire on Riversdale Road, Arthurs Pass. The fire
is contained and around 20ha, including in mānuka shrub on
public conservation land. Five helicopters and around 15
firefighters are at the scene and we are working closely
with Department of Conservation. A fire investigator is on
the way to investigate the cause and origin of the
fire.
District Manager Dave Stackhouse says it is a
reminder for everyone at how quickly fire can spread and get
out of control.
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