Thousands of people are getting behind a petition to stop a Nelson volunteer firefighter being deported as he fights the massive bush fire. Stoke Volunteer Fire Brigade life member Ken Mahon started the petition for Webster, who volunteers for both Nelson and Stoke brigades. BRADEN FASTIER/STUFF Steve Webster finishes a shift fighting the fire near Nelson, on Waitangi Day. BRADEN FASTIER/STUFF Nelson volunteer firefighter Steve Webster faces deportation. Mahon said the deportation was due to the business not performing to a high enough standard.

Source: Stuff February 09, 2019 23:07 UTC