Nelson forest fires: 'It's good to have a home to come home to'
At 4pm today, the 3000 residents of Wakefield got the news they were hoping for.
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Police are seeking information as they continue to investigate the two fires.
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"We remind people that the safety of the public and their properties is the priority."
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Strong winds the 'biggest enemy' for Tasman firefighters
Nearly 900 properties were evacuated in the Wakefield area on Friday.
Car fire sends person to hospital
One person was taken to hospital after a car fire north of Motueka
Big winds set to fan flames, disrupt helicopters fighting Tasman inferno
Winds over 50km/h would ground the helicopters which have been dumping water on the blaze.
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Affected residents speak about being evacuated and helping out on the home front.
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A second fire has broken out in Walter's Bluff, in Nelson.
City under fire as new blaze threatens
Nelson residents are being evacuated following a second fire.
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Signs of fire seen near forest north of Waimakariri River in Canterbury
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Nelson has already felt 15 days of "very high" or "extreme" fire danger this year.
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Nelson fire: SPCA and MPI save pigs from certain death
They were told it wasn't safe but they couldn't leave the pigs trapped inside a pen.
Moment blaze began: 'Get the helicopters - and lots of them'
At 2.13pm Scott then phoned 111, then he took the first photo of the fire.
Fire in the north: Crews save Ahipara houses
Flames reached the deck of one home as fire crews battled to force the blaze back.
No rain in sight for Tasman fire
Warm day, light winds but no rain forecast today for Tasman fire zone
Pigeon Valley Fire: Further evacuations, Govt set up $20,000 relief fund
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Wakefield residents have been warned they may need to flee during the night.
Nelson bush fire: Residents given temporary access to check on properties
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Fleeing couple: Tasman blaze 'looked like an atomic bomb'
"It was like a big mushroom. It was quite spectacular."
Looters prowling evacuated Tasman fire zone
Resident woke at 3am to check on the fire and saw 'looter' lurking around.
Paris fire: Woman in custody
An investigation has been launched into the criminal charge of causing death by arson.
Additional police staff sent to help Tasman district
An additional 40 or so officers have been sent to help those in the Tasman district.