Burning tree in Masterton mistaken for house fire

The fire is at Church St in Masterton. Photo/Google Maps

Firefighters are working to douse a burning tree in Masterton after overly "enthusiastic" 111 callers rang to report a house fire.

A Fire Service shift manager said people had called to report a house on fire in Church Street, but it turned out to only be a tree.

The fire had not yet been put out but the shift manager said it was not threatening any buildings.

Multiple calls about the fire started coming in about 10.30am.