A 350-metre exclusion zone was set up for safety, and the flares, thought to contain phosphorous, were disposed of at the scene.

The cordon has now been fully lifted.

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07 Feb: The Navy's largest ship has sailed into New Plymouth for a home port visit - including a ship open day

07 Feb: The death of a man who was pulled unresponsive from the water in Thames yesterday is being referred to the coroner

06 Feb: Coastguard Thames says it was alerted to a report of a capsized vessel and two people in the water off Tararu Beach, at around 11.45am

06 Feb: Two-time Olympic medallist Ally Wollaston has clinched the Elite Road National Championship title in Cambridge

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