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

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

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.

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.

Crews left the scene 30 minutes after arriving.