Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Drones with thermal imaging equipment have found little to no fire activity on the Tongariro fireground overnight.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand will have 37 personnel on the ground today, including firefighters, specialist fire investigators and incident management personnel. They will be supported by one helicopter.
Incident Controller Assistant Commander Renee Potae says the fire is totally contained and today’s work will be focused on consolidating the blacked-out perimeter to a width of 30-50 metres.
Discussions will begin with the Department of Conservation and Iwi today about handing back the fireground. Planning for demobilising Fire and Emergency’s operations will also begin today.
SH47 reopened with traffic controls last night. Fire trucks are still likely to be moving through the area for at least another 24 hours, so all drivers are asked to observe the signposted speed restrictions and any areas of single lane carriageway.
The restrictions apply from the intersection of SH47 and Mangatepopo Rd to approx. 1.5km north of the intersection of SH47 and SH48.
