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.
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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.