Eight fire crews fight overnight scrub fire in Wallaceville

Report from RNZ
Firefighters will return this morning to the scene of a scrub fire that scorched a hill in Upper Hutt overnight.

Crews were sent to Wallaceville from eight stations, including Wellington City and Porirua, shortly after 11pm last night.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the blaze was difficult to tackle because of the rough terrain.

Firefighters left the hill at 3am, but rural crews will return about 8am to check for hotspots.