Raglan police investigating an arson incident alongside Marine Parade on Tuesday would like to speak to any witnesses.
Just after 5pm, emergency services were called to a fire that had been lit near the Raglan Airfield.
The fire spread rapidly due to the dry conditions, threatening nearby campgrounds and infrastructure.
It was fortunate it was able to be extinguished a short time later, with no damage to any property, police said.
Officers would like to speak to anyone who was in the Marine Parade area around 5pm yesterday, or anyone who has CCTV footage around the area during that time.
They can be contacted online or by calling 105, using the reference number 250115/1158.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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