Restricted fire season for Kaikōura and Marlborough as fire risk increases
23 Dec, 2020 07:18 PM
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NZ Herald
The change in fire season came into effect at 8am on Thursday.
Principal Rural Fire Officer Chris Hayles said anyone wanting to light an outdoor fire in those areas will now need to apply for a fire permit.
"With the recent hot and dry weather we've had, we have a lot more dry vegetation around here than previous years.
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"This increases the fire danger and means if a fire were to start, it could spread very quickly."
Hayles said they are urging everyone in Marlborough and Kaikōura, whether you live there or are visiting for the summer, to follow the fire season.