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Concerns about fire risk as country braces for more winds

Concerns about fire risk as country braces for more winds

Update: 2025-10-22
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Kaikoura is bracing for destructive winds to fan flames that have already destroyed five homes and multiple buildings. The area is under red strong wind warning from tomorrow morning with gusts of 140 kilometres an hour. Assistant National Commander at Fire and Emergency Ken Cooper spoke to Lisa Owen.
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