Fire crews are at the scene of a pine plantation fire atop Putauaki.
Smoke can been seen from Kawerau and the Rangitaiki Plains.
Fire and Emergency said they received multiple 111 calls around 2pm, within the area of Putauaki.
A Fire and Emergency said a 100m x 100m area of pine plantation is on fire and the conditions are quite windy.
“We have six trucks and tankers on the ground, while two helicopters will be working from the air,” Fire and Emergency said.
Fire and Emergency are urging people to avoid the area “as to not block the roads around the mountain” as further crews are “en route to the fire.”
The spokesperson said it's too early to say what caused the fire and how long it will take before crews get it under control.