A grass fire near Ongaonga in CHB is believed to be under control. Photo Supplied
A grass fire near Ongaonga in CHB is believed to be under control. Photo Supplied
Firefighters are currently dealing with a scrub fire near Ongaonga, which is understood to have been threatening a pine plantation and a house.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) Incident Controller Trevor Mitchell said the fire, covering about 20 hectares on Wakarara Rd, near Ongaonga, is contained but multiple firecrews were still at the scene.
Fire and Emergency services were called to the scene at 1.18pm and there were 10 firetrucks, four tankers and a command unit on site.
At least two helicopters had been sent to deal with the fire.
