UPDATED: Coromandel Fire crews are now dampening out a fire in the Te Mata hills on Bennett Rd.

This afternoon's fire measured 60m by 20m and been brought under control within the last 30 minutes.

Coromandel fire crews have put out the fire on Bennett Rd in Te Mata. Photo: File.

Fire Service Northern Communications shift manager Megan Ruru says crews were just making sure the fire was completely out before calling it a day.

No cause for the fire has been identified yet.

EARLIER:

Coromandel fire crews are currently battling a bush fire in the hills on Bennett Rd in Te Mata.

A Fire Service Northern Communications spokeswoman says fire crews arrived to find the blaze measured 60m x 20m.

Coromandel fire crews are currently fighting a bush fire on Bennett Rd in Te Mata. Photo: File.

At one stage the fire threatened to engulf nearby properties but fire crews, using a high volume pumping hose, have managed to bring the blaze under control.

A tanker is now on scene and fire crews are working to extinguish the fire.

More details to follow.