Source: Radio New Zealand
The fire zones affected by changes to fire seasons in the Nelson and Tasman Districts. SUPPLIED/FENZ
Fire and Emergency NZ has declared a total fire ban for part of the Nelson-Tasman region from Monday.
District manager Grant Haywood has urged people not to be complacent in light of the escalating risk.
Recent rain has not had a significant impact on the underlying fire risk and Haywood said no further permits would be issued until conditions ease.
“Fires will start and spread very easily and will be more challenging for our firefighters to contain and put out in these conditions.”
“If anyone sees signs of smoke, please call 111 immediately”
This ban includes a prohibited fire season in the Coastal, Waimea and Lake Rotoiti fire zones, where all outdoor fires will be completely banned, and a restricted fire season in the Murchison zone, where outdoor fires will require a permit.
FENZ has asked anyone in the region considering an outdoor fire to check [www.checkitsalright.nz online] whether their location is covered by the total ban or the restricted fire season.
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