Crews are responding to a fire off SH1 near Marton. Photo / Bevan Conley
Fire and Emergency crews have responded to a scrub fire near State Highway 1 near Marton.
Five fire appliances, some from Hunterville, and one tanker were at the scene near the intersection with Porewa Rd.
The crews were alerted to the blaze at 2.15pm on Monday.
Fire and Emergency (FENZ) shift manager Murray Dunbar said the fire was approximately 30 by 20 metres on arrival, and said it had probably grown after being fanned by the wind.
"At the moment we're working in and around the highway and railway lines, so train traffic has kindly been stopped for us by Kiwirail."
The fire was extinguished by around 5pm and most of the crews left shortly after.
One crew remained at the scene until around 10pm to ensure any potential flare-ups were stopped.
One lane of SH1 had been closed due to the blaze and emergency response, but the road was fully reopened by 5.30pm.
Riders and spectators in Whanganui are anticipating the start of the last race.
