Nelson bush fire: Eyewitness Kent Robertson talks about the fire at Walter's Bluff. Nelson residents fled their homes as a "terrible roar" alerted them to a fire racing up a neighbouring hillside. READ MORE:* Live updates: Nelson bush fire* Nelson bush fire: What you need to know* Further evacuations in WakefieldRobertson said the flames came right up to his house before he fled. Martin de Ruyter/Stuff The fire started near Walter's Bluff in north Nelson about 2.30pm. On North Rd, Jude and Colin McNabb first noticed the sound about 2.30pm.

Source: Stuff February 08, 2019 06:56 UTC