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Rainfall today at Tongariro National Park has helped dampen the fire that's rampaged across nearly 3000 hectares since Saturday.
Fire and Emergency says a flyover his afternoon's revealed no signs of live fire.
Crews will use thermal imaging to detect hotspots tonight - which they'll target tomorrow.
Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says they'll investigate what caused the fire.
He says hundreds of hectares will need to be restored - but most areas damaged had little public access.
"Organised tracks will be open to the public as soon as we get that 7 days lifted...and when it's safe to do so."
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