Helicopters continue to battle vegetation blaze near Queenstown
The vegetation fire at Long Gully has been burning since Thursday night.
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Fire and Emergency says choppers stood down in darkness but will resume at 6am.
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Two firefighters injured battling suspicious Levin blaze
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Chch building on fire - ‘explosions’ heard, smoke billowing towards city
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Fire at hotel casino on Cambodia border kills at least 10, injured 30
Neighbouring Thailand sent firetrucks to help fight the blaze in a bustling border region.
Fire under control after threatening homes in Far North
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Fire at illegal shelter in Russia leaves 22 dead
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Plumes of black smoke spotted near King’s College
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Waikeria prison riot: Second accused pleads guilty
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