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Tahakopa Valley Hedge Fire

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DescriptionThe scorched ground in this photograph was as a result of a hedge fire up the Tahakopa Valley. The Papatowai Volunteer Fire Brigade, along with assistance from a helicopter, extinguished the fire before any buildings were lost.

The fire begun in a hedge caused by arcing power lines and quickly spread into a pine plantation across the road. The fire got close enough to the woolshed, seen in the background of this photograph, to melt the sheds water tank. Location^[1]RightsThe Papatowai Volunteer Fire Brigade and Clutha Heritage are to be acknowledged at any instance of reuse.

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SubjectsFiresPeople and FamiliesVolunteeringVolunteersFire BrigadesEmergency Services BuildingsInfrastructureAgricultureForestryPlacePapatowaiTahakopaOrganisationPapatowai Volunteer Fire BrigadeCollectionVolunteering

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