The fire was located south of the Waipoua settlement on Waipoua River Rd.
“Police are assisting with evacuating dwellings in the Waipoua River Rd area. Structures are at risk but no structures have been lost,” the spokesperson said.
“This is likely to be a long-duration event. Fire and Emergency will continue attacking the fire until nightfall and will remain on-site for observation overnight.
“Helicopters and ground crews will ramp up activities at first light tomorrow and truck movement can be expected on the roads.”
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