Scrub fire in Papamoa (+Video)
Rural Fire Authorities are investigating a scrub fire in Papamoa lastnight.
Fire appliances including a water tanker from Te Puke, Papamoa and Mount Maunganui were called to the blaze on Welcome Bay Road at about 6.45pm lastnight.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Brent Sanford says the out of control rubbish fire spread up the hill to dry scrub about 30 by 20 meters.
"We had multiple deliveries with about 15 guys working to contain the fire" He says.
Rural Fire are investigating.
Reporter Cameron Avery was at the scene and spoke Fire crews at the scene.
Photos / Cameron Avery.
