Large scrub fire at Matapihi

Firefighters are dealing with a large scrub fire in Matapihi. Photos: Cameron Avery.

UPDATED 2.45PM: The scrub fire at Matapihi is now extinquished.

A fire service spokesperson says their crews left a short time ago.

He could not give an exact size of the fire, but says three appliances were involved in fighting the fire and containing it.

EARLIER:

Firefighters are battling a large scrub fire in Matapihi.

Crews from Mount Maunganui and Tauranga are fighting the blaze behind the Hungahungatoroa Marae at Matapihi.

Northern Fire Communications shift manager Scott Osmond says firefighters first at the scene requested assistance due to the scrub fire being 'large”.

'Another appliance from Mount Maunganui and a back-up from Tauranga have been sent.”

The cause of the fire is unknown.

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