Caption:Merv Randle could see the fire at Pigeon Valley from his property earlier in 2019.Photo credit:Supplied / Merv RandleMerv Randle could see the fire at Pigeon Valley from his property soon after it began earlier in 2019.Supplied / Merv RandleFire and Emergency NZ Deputy chief executive Raewyn Bleakley and National Commander Kerry Gregory.RNZ / Tracy NealRNZ / Tracy Neal
