One person has been seriously injured after a digger caught fire on Wellington's south coast.
Photo: RNZ / Caitlin Cherry
The fire then spread to nearby pine trees on the urban fringe of the city in the suburb of Owhiro Bay.
An ambulance spokeswoman said one patient, in a serious condition, was being transported to Wellington Hospital.
Firefighters are working to get access to the blaze on Happy Valley Road near the city landfill and Carlucci Land mini-golf.
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At least five pumping appliances are on the scene.
Photo: Helena Nimmo
Fire engine Carlucci land mini-golf. Photo: Helena Nimmo
Photo: RNZ / Maja Burry
A helicopter with a monsoon bucket is now at the scene, as fire crews are having troubling getting to the blaze due to strong winds and because the fire is on a hill.
Part of Happy Valley Road is blocked and traffic has been diverted.
There are several houses at the foot of the hill, but none have been evacuated.
Photo: RNZ / Maja Burry
