Diversions were in place after "out of control" scrub fire on State Highway 50, near Ashley Clinton. Photo / Rachel WiseDiversions were in place after "out of control" scrub fire on State Highway 50, near Ashley Clinton. Photo / Rachel WiseState Highway 50 has reopened following a scrub fire caused by a permitted burn-off near Ashley Clinton in Central Hawke's Bay. Police said they were assisting the fire service with an "out of control" scrub fire and traffic diversions were in place for northbound traffic on Balfour Rd and for southbound traffic on Ashley Clinton Rd and Nelsons Rd. Fire and Emergency New Zealand said two rural fire trucks from Tamatea, one tanker from Tikokino and a fire pump from Ashley Clinton attended the scene.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 07, 2021 02:19 UTC