Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to battle a scrub fire this morning which broke out in Kūaotunu on the Coromandel Peninsula yesterday afternoon.
Firefighters were called to the scene on Black Jack Rd shortly before 4pm Saturday.
FENZ Incident Controller Shane Bromley said three helicopters and four ground crews would continue work on the blaze today.
“There have been no evacuations due to the fire and it’s estimated the fire is approximately 600m x 600m,” he said.
A strong southerly wind was blowing smoke from the fire out to sea.
He said Black Jack Rd would be closed all day today, with stop go traffic management supporting access for residents.
“There will be periods of total road closure to allow our firefighters to work safely. We will let everyone know when the road reopens.”
Bromley said it was not known how the fire started, but an investigation would take place to determine the cause.
Photos from the scene yesterday showed smoke billowing from the blaze.
