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Fire crews battling huge scrub fire in Taipā, Northland

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The fire at Taipa.

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

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

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The circumstances of the blaze are not yet known.

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

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