Nelson fires: Kerry and Mandy Donnelly were married at the Richmond Fire Station, but not without a dramatic interruption. It was inevitable that Kerry and Mandy Donnelly's wedding would have sirens. Richmond firefighter Kerry and his bride were already missing some guests as some of Kerry's co-workers battled the Nelson bush fire late into Tuesday night and again on Wednesday. READ MORE:* Nelson bush fire: New blaze seen as crews fight 'horrendous' wildfire* Nelson bush fire: Teapot Valley residents work to protect their homes* Nelson bush fire: What you need to know* Nelson bush fire: Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi - 'Everything that could be done is being done'As firefighters, including at least one wedding guest, sprinted into the station and pulled on their yellow jackets, they shouted "congratulations" before leaping into the fire truck parked out front and heading off. RICKY WILSON/STUFF Some of the wedding guests couldn't attend because of the Nelson bush fire and a callout to another fire at Rabbit Island during the ceremony.

Source: Stuff February 06, 2019 05:05 UTC