Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ/Marika Khabazi
Firefighters will return this morning to the scene of a scrub fire that scorched a hill overnight.
Crews were sent to Upper Hutt’s Wallaceville from eight different stations, some as far as Wellington City and Porirua, shortly after 11pm on Thursday.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the blaze was difficult to tackle because of the rough terrain.
Firefighters left the scene at 3am, but rural crews will return about 8am to check for any remaining hotspots.
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