Wither Hills farm manager Lyle Barriball is concerned that if fire broke out at the top of the Wither Hills it would be unstoppable. All upper tracks in the Wither Hills Farm Park have been closed to the public from Monday, in the light of escalating fire hazards. With the recent warm, windy weather, the grass cover and vegetation has become tinder dry in the Wither Hills. Scott Hammond/Stuff Barriball and emergency services manager Brian Paton inspect the dry grass at the top of the Wither Hills. Scott Hammond/Stuff Popular walking tracks in the Wither Hills Farm Park have been closed to the public due to a high risk of fire.

Source: Stuff January 24, 2021 18:56 UTC