Firefighters Continue to Battle Major Blaze Near Queenstown

Firefighters continue to battle major blaze near Queenstown

Helicopters and ground crews will continue work on Thursday to contain a large vegetation fire that has affected Walter Peak and Cecil Peak stations near Queenstown.

Walter Peak station fire contained

FENZ hands control back to landowners after successfully battling fire that took out an estimated 1350ha.

Rain Helps Suppress Walter Peak Blaze

10.15am, Thursday 8 October from Fire & Emergency.More positive news. The first flight this morning found no visible flames around the perimeter. The fire hasn't grown noticeably overnight. The fire is not out yet, so we have crews back on the ground supported by helicopters, targeting hotspots and strengthening containment lines. Related: Walter Peak Fire Fully ContainedHelicopters remain a key part of taosays operation, so we're asking boaties…