Fire and Emergency crews were alerted to the blaze on the southern shores of the lake shortly before midday (file image). Photo: 123rf
A scrub fire threatening houses in Taupo has been put out.
Fire and Emergency crews were called to the blaze in the suburb of Wharewaka on the southern shores of the lake just before midday.
At its peak, four fire trucks, one water tanker, and a support vehicle were in attendance.
Fire crews have left the scene.
