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Southland scrub fire still burning as wind hampers firefighting efforts
Nearly 80 hectares of land has been affected by the blaze in the Centre Hill area.
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Nearly 80 hectares of land has been affected by the blaze in the Centre Hill area.
Crews were stood down overnight although high winds were expected to keep the fire burning.
Six helicopters are combatting the blaze with monsoon buckets, while a seventh is directing the aerial attack.
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