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NZDF file photo: RNZAF Base Ohakea Fire Fighters putting out a smouldering fire in Raumai Air Weapons Range. The BCF (Base Contingency Force) assisted in turning over the soil to help cool down the area to stop the spread of the fire.
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NZDF sends firefighters to Canterbury and Christchurch

16/02/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4613 Views 0 Comments Bushfires, Christchurch, NZDF firefighters

The New Zealand Defence Force has sent more personnel and vehicles to help evacuate residents and help get the fast-spreading

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