The wildfire tore through Lake Ōhau Village early on October 4, 2020. The cost of fighting the Lake Ōhau wildfire in October 2020 has passed the $1.3 million mark. READ MORE:* Lake Pūkaki wildfire cost $1million to fight* New approach to fire safety being trialled in Twizel* Lake Ōhau fire burns through 5032 hectares, operation scaled backA Fenz spokesperson said the number represents “the additional cost we incur beyond our fixed cost of maintaining a response capability”. (File photo)Flying planes and helicopters to fight the blaze was the most expensive cost, totalling $702,718. JOHN BISSET/Stuff The fire destroyed a vast swathe of land around Lake Ōhau.

Source: Stuff April 21, 2021 01:18 UTC