The Horowhenua District Council has ramped up its fire restrictions, following a blaze in Cape Palliser.
A total fire ban will now be in place from midnight tomorrow - though barbecues are still allowed.
The ban comes after a scrub fire that spanned 20 hectares was put out last night.
Six rural fire crews and a helicopter remain on the scene dampening down hot spots.
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