Waikato District Council has ordered a total fire ban for Raglan and the Waikato District. Fire danger has increased dramatically through January due to high temperatures and strong, warm winds.
The farming community is also being asked to carry fire extinguishers on board agricultural equipment and to check that electrical fences are clear of debris or materials that may catch fire.
Waikato District Council principal rural fire officer Andy Baker said total fire bans would remain for the foreseeable future.