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Tractor fire in Maketu

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HBT134299-04.JPG Fire engine pictured at a motor vehicle accident in Hastings. Reporter: Mark Story Photographer: Glenn Taylor NEWS
HBT134299-04.JPG Fire engine pictured at a motor vehicle accident in Hastings. Reporter: Mark Story Photographer: Glenn Taylor NEWS

HBT134299-04.JPG Fire engine pictured at a motor vehicle accident in Hastings. Reporter: Mark Story Photographer: Glenn Taylor NEWS

Fire fighters are battling to put out a tractor which has caught fire in Maketu.

Fire Northern Communications operations manager Eric Smith said the tractor was well involved in fire despite the weather.

Fire fighters were called to the scene at 9am.

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