Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
People are being asked to steer clear of a fire in Awarua in the Far North as emergency services work at the scene.
A section of Mangakahia Road has been closed as the fire continues.
Police are in attendance supporting Fire and Emergency New Zealand with traffic management, after receiving a report of a bush fire in the area just after 12.30pm.
The road has been closed either side of Takawhero Road and people are being asked to avoid the area.
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Holly McKay/NZ Police