Scrub fire near Opotiki
Fire fighters and a helicopter are tackling a scrub fire near Opotiki.
Fire communications shift manage Jaron Phillips says the fire is about 30x40 meters wide and on a steep hill side.
"A helicopter has also been called in to asst and rural fire are also on scene." Phillips said.
A fire ban for the entire East Coast remains in place due to the lack of rain fall these past two months.