READ MORE:* Live: Nelson bush fire - 2500 people out of their homes, situation 'dynamic and threatening'* Nelson fires: Fireman saves his own home* Nelson bush fire: What you need to knowDefence force personnel are patrolling the streets and manning road cordons. GEORGE HEARD/STUFF Wakefield township at night where NZDF members are deployed. GEORGE HEARD/STUFF Helicopters are still battling a fire in Nelson, which started on Tuesday afternoon in Eves Valley Road. GEORGE HEARD/STUFF Life carries on in central Nelson on Saturday. GEORGE HEARD/STUFF As residents are evacuated in central Nelson, Phil Whatarangi puts his Richie McCaw painting in his car.

Source: Stuff February 09, 2019 06:56 UTC