emergencyteamfiregettyimages-1095138736.jpg Emergency response team get ready to head out as forest fires continue to burn across the Tasman District. A large fire has been burning in the Tasman area south of Nelson since Tuesday. tasmanfiregettyimages-1095262144.jpg The fire in Walters Bluff gets in to dry land in Nelson as forest fires continue to burn across the Tasman District. MPI response manager Charlotte Austin said Redwood Valley was re-visited yesterday when cordons were briefly opened to residents. "Anyone who is worried about animals whether inside the cordon, or anywhere near the fires, should phone 0800 008 333."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 09, 2019 22:30 UTC