Silage fire spreads to pine trees in Ashburton district

Home / New ZealandUpdatedMalisha KumarMultimedia journalist·NZ Herald·23 Aug, 2026 01:33 AMQuick Read‌Morning Headlines | Palmerston North officer struck down and intense downpours give way to severe gales | Sunday, August 23, 2026Fire crews are battling a large silage fire in the Ashburton district that has spread to nearby pine trees.Fire and Emergency New Zealand received a 111 call at 11.49am today about the fire on Acton Rd, Dorie.

Initially, Fire and Emergency sent one pumping appliance and two water

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Silage fire spreads to pine trees in Ashburton district

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