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Waikato scrub fire: Two people injured in Otaua

Maryana Garcia
Maryana Garcia
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17 Mar, 2024 08:35 PMQuick Read

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Two people were injured in a scrub fire in Otaua on Sunday night.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said firefighters were called to the scrub fire at 5.56pm.

Crews from Waiuku, Patumahoe, Waiau Pa and Tuakau attended the blaze which covered an area about 300 metres long and 100m wide.

Firefighters left the scene at 7.45pm.

A St John spokesperson said one ambulance attended a scrub fire with Fire and Emergency NZ and assessed two patients.

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“One patient was transported with smoke inhalation to Middlemore Hospital in moderate condition.”

The spokesperson said the second patient was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based multimedia reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.

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