Two separate tree fires in Tauranga overnight may be suspicious

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Firetrucks attended two tree fires overnight in Tauranga that could possibly be suspicious.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand attended a fire in Parkvale at about 3.45 this morning followed by another fire about 4am in Tauranga South.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand communication spokesman said the first fire was a palm tree that was set ablaze while the second was a tree on fire near a garage.

The spokesman said given the two fires were close to each other it could be considered suspicious and police were informed of the incidents.