Fire and Emergency services received multiple calls about what turned out to be a scrub fire. (File photo)Fire and Emergency have received multiple calls from worried Timaru residents about smoke coming from a railway line Saturday evening. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said the fire's prominent location, near the intersection of State Highway 1 and Wai-Iti Rd, in Seaview, meant many people spotted it. READ MORE:* Three crews battle Gore slash fire* Large scrub fire sends smoke across Hamilton* Large scrub fire on the outskirts of Hamilton“There were no issues extinguishing the fire,” the spokesperson said. KiwiRail had been notified about the incident and police had been advised as it was suspected the fire may have been deliberately lit, the spokesperson said.

Source: Stuff May 15, 2021 08:39 UTC