nelson_fire_herald.jpg A massive smoke cloud seen from the Tasman bush fire near Pigeon Valley, Nelson. Photo: NZ HeraldA new blaze has broken out in Nelson city and more people are being evacuated in the area as the Tasman fire continues to rage. While some residents had earlier been able to stay with their homes, police and other Government agencies were now working to ensure all residents evacuated safely. Tasman Deputy Mayor Tim King said today that forestry operations in the top of the South Island had been suspended. Rabbit Island fire 'suspicious'Officials believe the second Nelson blaze at Rabbit Island was being treated as suspicious.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 07, 2019 18:23 UTC