A blaze that broke out yesterday afternoon at Waiharara, north of Kaitaia, has burnt through 300 hectares. Video / Leah Frieling / Myjanne Jensen / Google Earth ProA blaze that broke out yesterday afternoon at Waiharara, north of Kaitaia, has burnt through 300 hectares. Video / Leah Frieling / Myjanne Jensen / Google Earth ProResidents in the Far North township of Kaimaumau are evacuating overnight as a scrub fire in Waiharara has spread "faster than anticipated". A blaze that broke out yesterday afternoon at Waiharara, north of Kaitaia. "The fire has spread faster than anticipated due to the weather conditions and there is a risk to the township of Kaimaumau overnight.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 19, 2021 17:06 UTC