On Sunday 4th March, a bushfire spread to about 150 square metres on the ocean side of the road at Whale Bay. By 2pm nine firefighting units from Raglan, Kawhia, Te Akau and Ngaruawahia worked to control the fire using water from tankers.
The Fire Service received many calls about the fire from 12.30pm. No one was injured and no homes were damaged.
So a big thank you to our volunteer firefighters who contained the fire and put it out.
Kevin Holmes, Chief Fire Officer, Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade made this post on Facebook:
Kia ora people. No doubt you would have all seen today’s fire at Manu Bay. This was a significant fire and the 3rd bush/scrub fire the Raglan Fire Brigade have attended in the past 7 days. We have spent on average, 5 hours at each of these fires, thankfully assisted by neighbouring brigades from Kawhia, Te Akau and Ngaruawahia. People, there is a restricted fire season in force which means ANY open air fire other than a BBQ, cultural fire (hangi) or brazier needs a permit! Each year we see homes amongst bush areas lost to wildfires overseas. The threat here is VERY real. Today’s fire could have been catastrophic for the home owners in Manu Bay and Whale Bay. Fire is fast, very fast and there is a REAL risk in our rural and bush clad areas so please be careful. If in doubt, visit this website for more information; www.checkitsalright.nz Kevin Holmes, Chief Fire Officer, Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade.