Deep Stream Update - 10.30am

Monday, 11 November 2019, 10:41 am
Press Release: Fire and Emergency NZ

The fire at Deep Stream south of Otago is contained.

As of last night the fire had burnt an estimated 4664 hectares.

Today we will be using thermal imaging camera over the fire grounds to continue our search for hotspot, grounds crews will then be deployed to put these out.

As well as the ground there are four helicopters assisting.

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