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Wānaka Fire: Public Help Sought | Auckland News
A major fire erupted in Wānaka Saturday night, with eight crews battling flames for two and a half hours under windy conditions—luckily, rain around 10 PM helped bring it under control. Investigators are still piecing together how and where it started, and they’re urging locals near the lagoon end of the reserve south of Lagoon Avenue between 7:15 and 7:45 PM to come forward with any photos or videos from that time. They promise confidentiality and say public input is crucial as they work to determine if the blaze was accidental or intentional. Witnesses described the fire spreading rapidly…
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