A large scrub fire near Porirua, believed to have been deliberately lit, has been extinguished.
A fire service spokesman said people were seen running from Bothamley Park, Cannons Creek near where the fire started about 2.50pm.
The fire burned in multiple places between Bothamley Park, and the Aotea Subdivision, he said.
Three fire engines and about 20 firefighters were used to douse the blaze.
Police have been called to investigate the fire. A police spokesman confirmed a teenage male was seen running from the park.
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