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Pukaki Downs fire update #11
27 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Cloudy, cooler and settled weather conditions are allowing crews on the fire ground to make further progress extinguishing hotspots.
Pukaki Downs fire update #9
25 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Snowfall across the MacKenzie District over the weekend has helped extinguish a large area of the Pukaki Downs fire.
Rain and snow dampen down Pukaki Downs and Tekapo wildfires Update #8
22 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Firefighters on the ground at the Pukaki Downs fire are making the most of favourable weather conditions to strengthen and extend fire breaks today.
Pukaki Downs and Tekapo vegetation fires update #7
22 September 2023 | Emergency Information
State Highway 80 from Pukaki to Mount Cook has been reopened this morning.
Pukaki Downs and Tekapo vegetation fires update #6
21 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency says it will escort people staying at Aoraki/Mt Cook out of the area this evening - if they want to leave.
Pukaki Downs fire update #5 + media standup
21 September 2023 | Emergency Information
The fire at Pukaki Downs is still burning, but is largely confined within the existing perimeter.
Pukaki Downs fire update #4
21 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Seven helicopters with monsoon buckets are now in operation at the Pukaki Downs fire.
Pukaki Downs fire update #3
21 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Six helicopters will be operating at the Pukaki Downs fire this morning.