Source: Radio New Zealand
Fire and Emergency said the fire ripped through cutover pine forest across several gullies. RNZ / Alexander Robertson
A large fire in the Lismore Forest near Whanganui last night has spread to about 100 hectares.
Firefighters and helicopters will be back in full force on Monday morning, trying to contain a massive forestry blaze near Whanganui.
The fire in Lismore Forest began late on Sunday afternoon and spread to more than 100 hectares last night.
Fire and Emergency said it ripped through cutover pine forest across several gullies.
It said no homes in the area have been evacuated.
One crew has been patrolling through the night to put out spot fires.
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