Dry and windy conditions has seen Waipa Rural Fire Officer, Chuck Davis, declare a “very high” fire risk, so Waipa District Council is revoking all fire permits until conditions ease.
Mr Davis says that the risk is currently two-fold.
“Its not just the dry and dusty ground that we are worried about, it’s embers being caught in a breeze, being carried to other areas, and starting fires there too.”
Council will not be issuing any new permits, and all current permits will be revoked until further notice.
Weather and ground conditions will be continually monitored, and permit holders will be able to reapply as soon as they ease. There will be no costs associated with reapplying for permits.
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