Matakana Island fire: Five helicopters and five crews fight fire for eighth day

Matakana Island fire: Five helicopters and five crews fight fire for eighth day
21 Dec, 2020 02:00 AM
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Five helicopters and five rural firefighter crews are still fighting the fire on Matakana Island today, eight days after it started.
Those fighting the fire are being praised by a former resident of the island who said the blaze had been "devastating" to watch.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said the extent of the damage, and how long they would need to stay on the island, was unknown.
Homes were not currently at risk and the fire had been all forestry.

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