A one square kilometre scub fire that broke out in Tauranga this afternoon is now out.
Emergency services, including 40 firefighters and one helicopter, were called to the scene, which began in Poike just before 1.40pm, police told 1 NEWS.
The fire broke out at the end of Windermere Drive and Lagoon Place, in Poike.
The fire started at the end of Windermere Drive and Lagoon Place, a resident said on the Windermere/Poike Community Facebook page.
Police said road closures are in place for Windermere Drive, with only residents being allowed access to the road.
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No evacuations were required, a Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson told 1 NEWS.
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