Wildfire Ravages 3,000 Hectares in Tongariro National Park
A major wildfire has swept through nearly 3,000 hectares of alpine ecosystem in Tongariro National Park, New Zealand, causing extensive damage to critical habitats for native species on the North Island. The fire, which burned through a significant portion of the park’s fragile landscape, has now been fully contained by teams from the Department of Conservation, supported by Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Restoration and recovery operations are currently underway.