Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / Samuel Rillstone
A large fire has burnt through four hectares of bush and trees in Kerikeri on Sunday afternoon.
Fire and Emergency said more than 20 firefighters and two helicopters were tackling the blaze that started in the bush area along Fairy Pools Lane about 3.25pm.
The fire was initially across an area of about 200 square metres, but high winds fanned it to a wider area.
FENZ said crews were called in from Paihia to assist and the fire was about 90 percent contained by 6pm.
It said no houses were at risk and it wasn’t aware of any evacuations.
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