Fire crews received reports of a fire on Mt Wellington just before 7.30pm last night. Photo / supplied Matt Wilson
Fire crews have put out a large scrub fire on Auckland's Mt Wellington.
Fire and Emergency NZ said the blaze - which was visible across much of Auckland last night - was fully extinguished by about 9.45pm.
Reports of a fire on the mountain started to come through to authorities just before 7.30pm. At its height, the blaze covered a 60m by 40m area.
Multiple crews were needed at the site as a result.
Police confirmed they were also called to the scene, but would not say if any arrests had been made.
There have been no sign of any flare-ups overnight.
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