Watch NZH Local Focus: Lucky escape for some in Whitianga fire zone

Name: Watch NZH Local Focus: Lucky escape for some in Whitianga fire zone
Uploaded: 2017-01-18T22:46:19+13:00
Duration: 119 s
Description: At least six properties were destroyed - but there was no loss of life during the Whitianga bushfire. And locals say they know it could have been much worse. Made with funding from NZ On Air

18 Jan, 2017 09:46 AM

At least six properties were destroyed - but there was no loss of life during the Whitianga bushfire. And locals say they know it could have been much worse. Made with funding from NZ On Air

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