Two helicopters responding to Amberley fire

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Dec 07, 2025 |
Fire / day / fire

Two helicopters are responding to a blaze in Amberley.

Multiple crews were called to the vegetation fire just after 3pm.

Two helicopters and five tankers have been called to the fire off Mt Brown Road.

Strong winds have made firefighters conditions tricky.

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Metservice is forecasting severe gale northwesterlies gusting 120 km/h in exposed places until 5AM Monday.

Metservice said the winds could damage trees, powerlines, and unsecured structures.

Driving may be difficult, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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