Walter Peak

• Country: New Zealand

Fire crews return to large Walter Peak wildfire as strong winds forecast

Firefighting resumed about 7am after the fire blazed overnight.

• Country: New Zealand

Wind likely to fan flames of Walter Peak blaze

• Country: New Zealand

Firefighters return to Walter Peak as rain offers hope for vegetation blaze

Firefighters are heading back to Walter Peak this morning as overnight rain offers some relief — but the blaze remains uncontained and winds are not expected to ease until Wednesday morning.

• Country: New Zealand

Major vegetation fire threatens Walter Peak station near Queenstown

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• Country: New Zealand

FENZ responding to vegetation fire on Walter Peak, smoke visible from Queenstown

FENZ says helicopters equipped with monsoon buckets are working to bring the fire under control.