Downed powerlines spark grass fire

Fire crews from Beachlands, Clevedon, and Otara responded to a grass fire in Whitford sparked by downed powerlines, burning a 10×20 meter area on Whitford-Maraetai Road; two fire trucks and a water tanker were deployed, with the fire extinguished at 3.27am and monitored until powerlines were de-energized. No buildings or property were damaged in the incident.

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