Photo: SuppliedIt's not yet summer but parts of the central South Island are already reaching extreme fire risk levels. Climate data shows that strong, hot winds in parts of the country have baked the soil dry already. Isaia Piho, of Fenz in Otago-Southland, said the Tasman fires (pictured) provided valuable training for many. Isaia Piho, of Fenz in Otago-Southland, said the Tasman fires provided valuable training for many. It was one of 12 key recommendations of an independent review of the Tasman forest fire response.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 27, 2019 00:33 UTC