Two helicopters and multiple fire crews are attending a “growing” bush fire at Kaipara Flats.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) was called to Dills Road, approximately 12km west of Warkworth, at around 10am Saturday.
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As well as the helicopters, 10 ground appliances were all at the blaze, which measured about 2-3 acres.
The fire was “growing pushed by the wind” the FENZ spokesperson said.
No one had been reported injured and the fire was not currently close to any buildings, they said.
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