Firefighters sent to Rangipo Power Station after false fire alarm

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Firefighters are attending a reported fire at Rangipo Power Station (File photo). Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Multiple Fire and Emergency crews were sent to Rangipo Power Station, after reports of a fire on Monday night.

A spokesperson said crews were called to the site Kaimanawa Forest Park shortly before 9pm.

They said the report suggested it was the power station's generator room that was on fire.

Fire and Emergency later confirmed the reported fire was a false alarm.

Crews from Tūrangi, Southern Lakes, Waiouru and National Park had been sent.

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