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Scrub fire - Titahi Bay, Porirua

Monday 22 February 2010, 7:42AM

By New Zealand Police

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PORIRUA

A large scrub fire threatened houses around Gloaming Hill Road in Titahi bay this evening. The Fire was initially noticed by a police patrol at around 4.20 this afternoon around Whitireia Park on the Northern end of the Titahi Bay Peninsula but spread rapidly around the eastern side of houses in the area and is currently still burning on the Porirua Harbour side over 1.5 kilometres from it's start point.

A number of occupants from houses in and around Gloaming Hill Road threatened by fire were evacuated as a precautionary measure. They have not yet been able to return to their homes at this stage however this will be reviewed by emergency services soon.

Arson is suspected and two young males are helping Police with enquiries.