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7 October 2026

Large bush fire burns through 1400 hectares in high country above Lake Whakatipu

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Large bush fire burns through 1400 hectares in high country above Lake Whakatipu

Firefighters will work until dusk this evening as they continue to tackle a large bush blaze burning in the high country above Lake Whakatipu.

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