Residents near sprawling forest fire in Nelson are warned to prepare for evacuation
Residents near a large uncontrolled fire in the Tasman district should be prepared to evacuate their homes.
Tasman District Council communications advisor Chris Choat said the fire was moving "reasonably quickly" and currently covered about 20 hectares.
He has advised anyone living in Teapot Valley or Eves Valley to ready themselves for evacuation, but stressed that it was a precaution at this stage.
Roads in the area have been closed including, Pigeon Valley Rd from Pigeon Valley South Branch Rd, and Dovedale Rd from Brandy Creek Rd. Read more here
Poll: Are quality products on the decline?
Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?
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90.1% Yes
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8.4% No
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