A Nelson resident has described the moment he saw the Nelson bush fire start beside his property. Rob Bradley saw the fire move towards his property as it "took over the fields" nearby. READ MORE:* Nelson bush fire: State of emergency as massive forest wildfire doubles in size* Nelson bush fire: What you need to know* Nelson blaze: Massive forest wildfire doubles in size, claims more houses* Nelson bush fire: Pigeon Valley wildfire in photos"It just took over and then it went straight up the face of the forestry opposite my house." "Civil defence is just great, they took us in and they fed us and gave us accommodation," he told 1News. Bradley will be waiting for feedback from Civil Defence when it will be safe for him to return.

Source: Stuff February 05, 2019 21:00 UTC