Firefighters contain large scrub fire near Whangārei

Friday 3 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 3 Jan 2025, 9:40pm

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Emergency crews have contained a fire that burned through three hectares of bush and pine tree slash in Pataua South. The blaze, which started on Friday afternoon near Hutchinson Road, threatened a property and required assistance from two helicopters. Firefighters worked to manage the flames after receiving multiple calls shortly after 2pm.

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1. 1NewsFri 3 Jan 2025, 3:53pm

   Bush and pine tree fire threatens property near Whangārei (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 3 Jan 2025, 4:19pm

   Scrub fire at Pataua South on Northland’s east coast (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 3 Jan 2025, 4:48pm

   Fire blazes through three hectares of scrub in Whangārei (opens in new tab)

4. RNZFri 3 Jan 2025, 9:40pm

   Crews contain large scrub fire in Whangārei (opens in new tab)