Smoke can be seen coming from the hill at the southern end of the airport’s runway.
Photo: RNZ/Lucy Emson
Firefighters are battling a blaze near Wellington Airport.
Smoke can be seen coming from the hill at the southern end of the runway.
Fire and Emergency (FENZ) said crews have been sent to a vegetation fire near the Moa Point Inlet Pumping Station.
Four trucks and a Command Unit are in attendance.
“There is a large amount of smoke in the area. If you are impacted by this, please close your windows and doors, and stay inside if possible,” a spokesperson said.
“The southern end of Stewart Duff Drive where our crews are working is closed. Please avoid the area and use the other entrance to Wellington Airport.”
An airport spokesperson was unable to confirm the size of the fire but told RNZ it was not on airport land.
Flights are continuing as normal.
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