New fire reported in Tasman
Properties around the Moutere Highway, near Nelson are being evacuated as a new large fire is taking hold.
Flames "40-50 metres high" can be seen from the fire at Cut Hill Rd.
A FENZ spokeswoman said 16 appliances were called to the fire, which was first reported by members of the public at 1:18pm.
Police had been called in to assist with evacuations from some properties near the Moutere Highway.
The fire was currently 30 square metres and "spreading rapidly". Read more here
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