Firefighters are dampening down several hot spots after a large scrub fire in the Coromandel.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called to the fire off Whangamata Road and Waihi Road at 3:30pm.
A spokesperson said eight appliances battled the large fire that stretched over 10 hectares.
She said the fires are now contained, but four appliances remain at the scene dampening down hotspots.
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