Police are making enquiries following a bush fire in Ōtaki yesterday evening.
Just before 5:20pm, Police were called to Marine Parade, near Rangiuru Road, after receiving a report of a suspicious bush fire.
Attending FENZ units were able to assist two males trapped in the bush to safety through difficult terrain.
Two 17-year-old males are assisting CIB and will be referred to Youth Services.
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Issued by Police Media Centre