Multiple fire crews responding to large blaze in scenic South Island town
4 sources·Updated August 23, 2026
South Island fire
Covered by 4 sources
- NZ Herald NZ·1h ago‘The astounding thing was the speed’: Residents survey aftermath of Albert Town fire after 22 evacuated
Albert Town residents say a fast-moving fire came within metres of homes.
Read at NZ Herald NZ → - RNZ National·16h agoStrong winds hampering firefighters at large Wānaka blaze
About 22 homes were evacuated in Wānaka's Albert Town on Saturday night, as the huge flames burned close to residential streets on steep terrain.
Read at RNZ National → - Otago Daily Times·18h agoHouses evacuated as firefighters battle large Albert Town fireRead at Otago Daily Times →
- NZ Herald·19h agoMultiple fire crews responding to large blaze in scenic South Island town
A structure fire has been reported in Albert Town.
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