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Large fire burns south of Tauranga, two trucks called

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Firefighters are at the scene of a large vegetation fire south of Tauranga.

The fire is burning a shelter belt on Warner Rd, Oropi. Emergency services were called at 11.55am.

A fire communications spokesman said the fire was about 30m long and two trucks including a tanker were at the scene.

An extra fire truck from Tauranga has been called in to help.

The spokesman said there was no risk to neighbouring properties at this stage.

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