Source: Radio New Zealand
Firefighters are at the scene of a scrub fire in the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington, where large smoke clouds have been seen rising.
It broke out shortly after 4pm on Sunday afternoon.
Crews called to the scene include Mt Wellington, Remuera, St Heliers, Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara.
A helicopter has also been called in.
A video sent to RNZ showed clouds of grey smoke rising in front of the maunga.
A fire truck seen on Mount Wellington in Auckland on Sunday afternoon. Supplied
There was “a lot of smoke rising” around Mount Wellington and the intersection of the Mount Wellington Highway and the Panmure Highway, a witness told RNZ.
“Lots of sirens a few minutes ago. A helicopter hovering in the area before.”
Another person told RNZ they could see one fire truck on the northern side of the maunga.
Police are also at the scene.
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