Fire crews battle large Nelson fire, plumes of black smoke seen
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Save Flames and smoke could be seen coming from the Paton Rd fire.
Fire crews have been called to several large fires in the Nelson suburb of Richmond this afternoon.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews were called to multiple sheds on fire on Paton Rd in Hope, just south of Nelson.
“The blaze was well-involved when crews arrived just after 6pm,”
they said.
“Fire crews were at the scene – but have since reduced to three.
