Traffic delays are being reported on State Highway 2, near Bethlehem.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand shift manager Garreth Lewis said crews were called to a “well-involved” car fire on State Highway 2 near Bethlehem at 12.52pm.
Lewis said it was not the result of a crash and only one vehicle was involved.
One fire truck from Tauranga Central Station attended and the fire has since been extinguished.
Crews remain at the scene assisting police.
Google’s live traffic reporting shows traffic is backed up in both lanes of the highway.
Image / Google Maps
Emergency services are at the scene.
NZTA said due to a car fire, the eastbound lane on the Wairoa Bridge is blocked. Pass with care and expect delays.
A police spokesperson said they were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand with traffic control.
Traffic backed up on SH2, near Bethlehem. Photo / Anita Darmawan
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4 comments
DIRE EMERGENCY
Posted on 06-04-2026 13:47 | By rogue
Fire trucks have DIRE EMERGENCY written on them covering where it should read Fire Emergency.
More Information
Posted on 06-04-2026 17:34 | By Gbahlman
What sort of car? Petrol or EV? There is widespread concern about lithium battery fires.
The Master
Posted on 06-04-2026 17:57 | By Ian Stevenson
Electrical fire?
Wonder if it was another EV vehicle fire?
Health and Safey
Posted on 08-04-2026 09:22 | By First Responder
I trust the fire fighter in the picture only pulled the line out. Car fires produce large amounts of toxic fumes, and BA must be worn.
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