Firefighters are tackling a large blaze in a pine plantation on Matakana Island in the Bay of Plenty. Photo / Bay of Plenty Times/Cameron Avery
Firefighters from various stations across the Bay of Plenty are currently responding to a large vegetation fire on Matakana Island.
A helicopter has been requested to help battle the blaze.
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The fire is in the pine forest and is spreading fast.
A large plume of smoke is visible from across Tauranga.
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