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Evacuations as large fire spreads near Lake Pukaki
www.rnz.co.nzFire and Emergency has evacuated four properties as a large fire burns near Lake Pukaki in Canterbury.
Fire and Emergency says they were called to the scene after a farmer's burn-off got out of control shortly before 3pm on Monday.
Two of the homes were vacant, while the other two were evacuated as a precaution.
The blaze has been burning in the area where State Highway 80 and State Highway 8 intersect.
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