Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / Nate McKinnon
Residents in a South Taranaki settlement are being prepared to be evacuated due to a large vegetation fire.
Firefighters are battling the large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach in South Taranaki.
The fire was reported shortly after 2pm.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson says police are preparing to evacuate residents from the Waiinu Beach settlement.
Ten urban and rural fire crews are at the scene with fire trucks and a tanker, along with a Command Unit and Incident Support Vehicle.
The spokesperson said Fire and Emergency is reminding everyone considering lighting an outdoor fire to go to the checkitsalright website, and make sure there are no restrictions in place – and conditions are suitable.
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