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Walter Peak fire near Queenstown is contained after burning for three days
A fire at Walter Peak near Queenstown, estimated at about 1350 hectares, was declared fully contained on 8 October after three days (1News). Firefighters demobilised and the fireground was handed back to landowners.
Large vegetation fires can threaten homes and farms.
Check fire restrictions before burning.
Cause and damage were not reported.
DailyDrop New Zealand edition No. 5 · Morning · FRI., OCT. 9, 2026