Fire crew extinguishes car blaze near Taupō

A car has been gutted by fire near Taupō.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said the fire, near Poihipi Rd, was reported about midday.

One crew was sent to the scene and the fire was extinguished, he said.

There were no reported injuries.

A video sent to the Rotorua Daily Post showed the car full ablaze with black smoke billowing from it before it was extinguished.

Credit:NZHerald.co.nz