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Taupō Scrub Fire Escalates Rapidly | Auckland News
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A fierce scrub fire has erupted near Taupō, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, forcing traffic reroutes and evacuations. Fire crews arrived to find flames already 150 meters long, dangerously close to a building in Tauhara. Six trucks, two tankers, and two helicopters are battling the blaze as police urge residents to avoid Broadlands Road. With smoke choking the expressway and winds gusting near 30 km/h, authorities are urging caution and patience as they work to contain the rapidly spreading fire.
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