Subj : Multiple fire crews battling Otago forestry blaze
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From : News
Date : Fri Apr 26 2024 01:02 pm

Multiple fire crews are battling an Otago forestry blaze which broke out this
morning.


Fire and Emergency NZ said the fire is burning through forestry slash in an
already harvested area at Lee Stream, near Mosgiel.


Strong winds in the area have seen the fire spread up the gully, where the
fire has been contained.


"We have multiple crews and four helicopters working on the fire. While the
fire is still burning and smoke will be visible to those nearby, it is
contained to the area," Incident Controller Craig Geddes said.


Crews are now focusing on burning off the remainder of fire's fuel using
controlled burning tactics within containment lines.


Fire and Emergency is urging motorists in the area to drive safely on State
Highway 87.

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