Fire crews extinguish scrub fire on North Head on Auckland’s North Shore

The fire on North Head could be seen from Auckland's CBD.

A scrub fire that broke out on Auckland’s North Head on the southeastern tip of the North Shore peninsula this evening has been extinguished.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) spokesperson said they had multiple calls around 7.30pm from all around Auckland saying there was a fire on North Head.

“Two crews arrived and worked to extinguish a scrub and grass fire approximately 20m by 10m.

“The fire is now out and crews left the scene at 8.15pm.”

Smoke can be seen coming from North Head in Devonport, Auckland.