Fire crews battling huge scrub fire in Taipā, Northland

The fire at Taipa.

Firefighters are battling a massive scrub fire in the Far North tonight.

Emergency services were alerted about 6.50pm about a big blaze in Taipā, Northland.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman confirmed they had five fire trucks at the scene.

The scene of a fire across Doubtless Bay, Northland, tonight. Photo / Ash Dann

"We've got two helicopters there too,'' he said.

The circumstances of the blaze are not yet known.

The fire at Taipa.

Fire crews are battling a large scrub fire in Taipā, Northland, tonight. Image / Google