Home / Bay of Plenty TimesLarge scrub fire in Welcome BayBay of Plenty Times27 Jun, 2015 11:43 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditUpdated 12.40PM: A neighbour to the property said the scrub fire was nothing major."It was more smoke than fire," Jerry Carol said.He was surprised to see the fire in the middle of winter, he said. There were currently four fire engines at the site but it was thought the fire would burn itself out. EARLIER: Fire fighters are working on a large scrub and gorse fire near Ranginui Rd Welcome Bay this morning.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.A fire services north communications spokesperson said fire crews are working with two tankers and two high pressure water pumps to put out the fire approximately 75m by 50m in size.Fire services were called to the blaze just before 10.30am.More to come.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Bay of Plenty TimesPremiumBay of Plenty TimesRetiree fears $26k gold bar lost as ex-councillor's firm collapses03 Dec 07:08 PMBay of Plenty TimesBallet brings joy and connection to Pāpāmoa’s grown-ups03 Dec 06:00 PMBay of Plenty Times‘This tree means everything’: Community initiative brings Christmas to 30 families in need03 Dec 03:56 AMSponsoredKiwi campaign keeps on giving07 Sep 12:00 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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