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Firefighters put out trees on fire along State Highway 29A near Maungatapu Bridge

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Fire fighters were called just after 6am. Photo / File

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Firefighters have extinguished a row of trees that were on fire along State Highway 29A.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called to the blaze, stretching about 10m, just after 6am.

UPDATE 6:55AM
Emergency services have now moved on and delays on #SH29A through this area are easing. ^TP https://t.co/1Wv017kKKp

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) August 11, 2021

One fire truck and a tanker were sent to the scene near Maungatapu Bridge.

A spokeswoman said no homes or people were in danger and it did not appear to be suspicious at this stage.

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The fire was out 6.50am.

Meanwhile, an arcing power line caused a shelter belt in Te Puke to catch fire this morning.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called to blaze on Number 3 Rd just after 6.30am.

A spokeswoman said the blaze was near a kiwifruit orchard but there was no significant damage.

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Crews left the scene 30 minutes after arriving.

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