A man's been charged with arson - after a large scrub fire in Helensville, north of Auckland, early this morning
A man's been charged with arson - after a large scrub fire in Helensville, north of Auckland, early this morning
11 April 2024
The fire is under control - but part of State Highway 16 remains closed .
The 25 year old man is due to appear at the Waitakere District Court.
Police are continuing investigations but seeking no one else.
Another vegetation fire, in Canterbury's Hurunui district, is also under control.
Crews will continue monitoring both sites throughout the day.
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