A grass fire that broke out on Māngere Mountain in Auckland on Saturday night has now been contained by firefighters.
Crews were called to the scene, near Domain Road, just before 9:30pm.
Nineteen crews fought the blaze, with firefighters also standing guard at the entrance to the road and turning away people who were trying to get a closer look at the flames.
The fire grew to more than three hectares, Fire and Emergency said.
Two crews remained on site overnight.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews would remain onsite on Sunday morning dampening down hotspots.
A number of users on social media had posted images of the blaze, which sent smoke billowing into the sky.
Fire crews had closed the road up to the maunga. Photo: RNZ / Finn Blackwell
There was the smell of thick smoke in the air, but the extent of any damage was unclear.
In a statement, Fire and Emergency asked people to stay away from the area to allow crews to work.
"People on the western side of the mountain may experience smoke.
"If they are affected, they should stay inside and close all windows and doors."
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