Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Emergency services are asking members of the public to delay travel between Tauranga and Katikati as they respond to a scrub fire reported in the Whakamārama area near Te Puna Stream.
Initial reports were received around 1:50pm.
State Highway 2 and some nearby roads are blocked.
Motorists are advised to take an alternate route and avoid the area.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
