Pukaki Downs fire update #13
29 September 2023
Fire crews are continuing to work hard in targeted areas at the Pukaki Downs fire.
On Thursday night a cold southerly brought rain, sleet and wind to the area, with a noted drop in temperature which has persisted into Friday.
The focus today is the extinguishment of hotspots, and this continue over the weekend.
Firefighting teams on the ground today, are from Lake Clearwater/ Mt Somers, Alford Forest, Upper Rakaia, Ashburton, The Pines/Waikuku, Canterbury High Country Team, Spencerville, assisted by Department of Conservation Crews and heavy machinery crews.
The next update on the fire will be on Monday unless there is a significant development over the weekend.