Firefighters are battling an uncontained scrub fire at Smythes Quarry near Waitakaruru, Waikato, with a helicopter called in to assist. Photo / NZME
A large scrub fire is burning out of control at a Waikato quarry, with firefighters calling in a helicopter to help battle the blaze.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand said crews were called to Smythes Quarry, near State Highway 2, about 3.15pm today.
The quarry is near Waitakaruru, a small
Source: New Zealand Herald · Herald Reporters
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