30 firefighters battle uncontained scrub fire in Helensville, north Auckland, near SH16; one house threatened, highway closed.
30 firefighters battle uncontained scrub fire in Helensville, north Auckland, near State Highway 16. A man is assisting police with enquiries. The fire, in high winds, is currently uncontained and spreading uphill, threatening one house. Emergency services have closed State Highway 16 between Pipitiwai Drive and Peak Road, with diversions in place and delays expected for commuters.
April 10, 2024
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