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6 October 2026

Fight against Lake Wakatipu bush fire continues as wind expected to strengthen

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Fight against Lake Wakatipu bush fire continues as wind expected to strengthen

The fight against a huge vegetation fire on the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu continues on Wednesday as forecast winds look to make things challenging.

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