27 Feb 2019
Another Nelson fire
Another fire has broken out in the Nelson region. The Moutere fire is covering seven hectares and is being fought by three helicopters and two more are on the way. People in homes and businesses on a stretch of Moutere Highway - between Old Coach Road and Maisey Road - have been advised by Police to leave the area. Today's fire came hours after the State of Civil Defence Emergency for the Tasman district fire expired.