Fire crews were faced with an apocalyptic scene when they came to battle the Lake Ōhau fire. The wildfire which destroyed 48 properties in Lake Ōhau village in October is one of the most expensive for insurance claims in recent history. BEJON HASWELL/Stuff An aerial view of the charred remains of Lake Ōhau village. (File photo)"The fire has devastated the Ōhau community, leaving many to rebuild their homes and lives from scratch.”Bejon Haswell/Stuff Debris and rubble is being removed from Lake Ōhau Village over a month after the massive fire devastated the village. (File photo)The Lake Ōhau fire is the second major fire in the Mackenzie this year, following the Pukaki Downs fire in August.

Source: Stuff November 22, 2020 21:31 UTC