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El Niño Brings Wildfire Threat to NZ | Wellington News
El Niño’s here and New Zealand’s bracing for extreme weather—dry, windy conditions across most of the country with heavier rain in the west and south of the South Island. That combo means skyrocketing wildfire risks, strained water supplies, and tough times for farmers. With 98% of fires caused by humans, officials are urging everyone to clear dry brush, extinguish fires completely, and check daily fire danger levels. Fire crews are prepping with extra foam and coordinating with agencies like DOC and the Defence Force for worst-case scenarios. This could be one of the strongest El Niño events…
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