READ MORE:* Live: Large wildfire near Nelson claims homes as it continues to spread* Nelson blaze: Massive forest wildfire doubles in size, claims more houses* Nelson bush fire: Pigeon Valley wildfire in photosSteve Webster A state of emergency has been declared in Nelson as a massive fire has spread with more than 100 homes evacuated. EVACUATION ZONESEvacuations have occurred in Eves Valley, Golden Hills Rd, Redwood Valley Rd, Mallings Rd and Greenacres Rd. CIVIL DEFENCE CENTREThe Nelson Tasman Emergency Management Group has asked people who evacuate their home to register at the Civil Defence Centre. Eves Valley Rd now closed from Waimea West RdPigeon Valley Rd from the South Branch turnoff is closedDovedale Rd closed from Brandy CreekGolden Hills Rd closedRedwood Valley Rd closedThe Nelson City Council has also closed off the following reserves for the public's safety. The weather conditions will be built into the plan for the day, the Nelson Tasman Emergency Management Group has said.

Source: Stuff February 05, 2019 20:15 UTC