Smythes Quarry fire near Waitakaruru remains uncontained

‌Firefighters are battling an uncontained scrub fire at Smythes Quarry near Waitakaruru, Waikato, with a helicopter called in to assist. Photo / NZMEFirefighters are battling an uncontained scrub fire at Smythes Quarry near Waitakaruru, Waikato, with a helicopter called in to assist. Photo / NZMEA large scrub fire is burning out of control at a Waikato quarry, with firefighters calling in a helicopter to help battle the blaze.Fire and Emergency New Zealand said crews were called to Smythes Quarry, near State Highway 2, about 3.15pm today. The quarry is near Waitakaruru, a small