Northlanders warned about fire danger after lawnmower sparks a Waipū wildfire

Northlanders warned about fire danger after lawnmower sparks a Waipū wildfire
28 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM
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An early 111 call helped Northland firefighters prevent homes in the path of the wildfire from being destroyed. Photo / Tania Whyte
By Karina Cooper
A smouldering scrub fire on Northland's coast had to be monitored overnight due to fears the large blaze started by a ride-on lawnmower could be revived by windy conditions.
The fire in Waipu Cove - while accidental - was an important reminder about the dangers fires sparked in the current dry conditions can pose for the region, Muri Whenua area manager Wipari Henwood said.

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