1898 : Entire State Forest In New Zealand On Fire stevengoddard 8 years ago X Privacy & Cookies This site uses cookies. By continuing, you agree to their use. Learn more, including how to control cookies. Got It! Advertisements 08 Feb 1898 – NEW ZEALAND. A STATE FOREST ON FIRE. Wellington,… Advertisements Share this:Print RelatedFewest Forest Fires On RecordSeptember 25, 2012With 15 commentsToday's Featured Climate Criminal - Joe RommSeptember 6, 2015With 4 commentsThe Overwhelming Ignorance Of Barack ObamaFebruary 23, 2013With 7 comments