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Firefighters continue to battle major blaze near Queenstown
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Radio New Zealand fire coverage reports: A significant fire near Queenstown, ignited on Tuesday close to Walter Peak Station, has been actively addressed by firefighters. The blaze quickly expanded, leading to the generation of substantial smoke while consuming local vegetation.
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Firefighters continue to battle major blaze near Queenstown
Radio New Zealand fire coverage reports: Firefighters are actively combating a significant blaze near Queenstown, with reports from FENZ indicating that overnight rain has aided in controlling the flames, preventing any further visible growth of the fire.
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Radio New Zealand fire coverage reports: A significant fire near Queenstown, ignited on Tuesday close to Walter Peak Station, has been actively addressed by firefighters. The blaze quickly expanded, leading to the generation of substantial smoke while consuming local vegetation.
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