Fires destroy Lake Ohau village , McKenzie Country , New Zealand

Helen427
Level 10
Auckland, New Zealand

Fires destroy Lake Ohau village , McKenzie Country , New Zealand

Sadly we have had devastating fires rip through the beautiful Lake Ohau Village in the McKenzie Country at the base of the Southern Alps in New Zealand overnight - see NZ news media using related keywords online & under images.

 

There's reported to be around 40 homes destroyed.

 

 It's unknown if there's been loss of human and animal lives.

 

Some of you may have visited Lake Ohau on your travels to New Zealand which is close to where the beautiful Lupins grace the riverbeds and Twizel.

 

 This is the second major fire in the region in recent months.

 

Thoughts are with all during these challenging times.

 

Please reach out and help @Lizzie 

@Quincy @Catherine-Powell  as there's people who have lost their homes, including those who may be providing ABB accommodation  in the area.

 

Thanks in advance

 

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Helen427
Level 10
Auckland, New Zealand
Nick
Former Community Manager
Former Community Manager
London, United Kingdom

So sorry to read this news @Helen427 

 

Is this close to where you live? 

 

 

 

 

Helen427
Level 10
Auckland, New Zealand

No @Nick ,  I'm in the North Island of New Zealand however know and have guests come to stay who have traveled there and live in the region.

 

Did you learn about New Zealand in Geography at school?

 

I think with all the things we are all experiencing in the world it's been one gigantic Geography and other lesson for many.