Two wildfires are raging in Otago
Two wildfires are raging in Otago
9 September 2020
Fire and Emergency is in attendance at a controlled burn on Ben Lomond - that's breached its containment and is running uphill.
A spokesperson says fire managers are monitoring the situation - but they're not actively fighting the blaze.
That's because it's no threat to people or property - and it'll probably burn out at the snow line.
Another burn-off near Macraes is also out of control - because of powerful winds, and seven helicopters and five ground crews are battling the blaze.
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