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Te Haroto scrub fire contained, fighters remain on standby
28 Jan, 2021 12:42 AM
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Three helicopters and a further 50 firefighters are at the scene of the 4ha scrub fire. Photo / Paul Taylor
Three helicopters and a further 50 firefighters are at the scene of the 4ha scrub fire. Photo / Paul Taylor
A 4ha scrub fire near Te Haroto, Hawke s Bay was deemed contained after a four-hour battle with three helicopters and a further 50 firefighters.
Emergency services were called to the fire alongside State Highway 5, 10km south of Tarawera, about 12pm today.
FENZ central shift manager Chris Dalton said the fire was deemed contained at about 4pm, and at around 5.30pm crews withdrew from the fire ground for a briefing with one helicopter remaining at the scene.