Multiple crews are are at the scene of a pine plantation fire on Mount Edgecumbe near Kawerau, which Fire and Emergency New Zealand says has been contained.
Fire and Emergency NZ received multiple calls about the blaze at around 2pm today.
In a post to Facebook at 4.35pm, FENZ said the fire had been “fully contained”.
“Our crews will still be working in the area for some time today so please continue to avoid the area around this side of the mountain.”
Initially, two firetrucks, one rural unit and a water tanker were dispatched.
On arrival, it was found that a 100m by 100m section of pine plantation was ablaze.
Ten units, two helicopters, and a support unit were called to respond to the scene.
FENZ said the fire was in a “very windy” area and there were no structures at risk.
