Beachfront blaze no longer threat to homes

Smoke from a fire at Rawene. Picture / Kathleen Spice

A 400m long scrub fire which was threatening homes on a Far North beachfront is now out.

Seven fire engines were sent to the fire on Manning Street in Rawene along with a water tanker just before 7.30pm.

Three fire engines are on the scene at Manning Street in Rawene along with a water tanker, and four more fire engines are on the way. Photo / Google

It was initially threatening homes but the Fire Service have been able to get some of the blaze contained, meaning houses haven't needed to be evacuted.

A Fire Service spokesman said the fire was under control by 3.30am but one crew stayed on overnight to watch for flare-ups.

Fire appliances at the scene of the Rawene fire. Picture / Amy Frances