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Firefighters continue to battle major blaze near Queenstown
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Radio New Zealand fire coverage reports: A significant fire near Queenstown, ignited on Tuesday close to Walter Peak Station, has been actively addressed by firefighters. The blaze quickly expanded, leading to the generation of substantial smoke while consuming local vegetation.
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Firefighters continue to battle major blaze near Queenstown
Radio New Zealand fire coverage reports: A significant fire near Queenstown, ignited on Tuesday close to Walter Peak Station, has been actively addressed by firefighters. The blaze quickly expanded, leading to the generation of substantial smoke while consuming local vegetation.
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