Two helicopters were supporting ground crews fighting a large vegetation fire which threatened a structure near State Highway 1 north of Dunedin.<\/p>\n
Ten trucks and two helicopters responded to today’s blaze, which is now believed to be largely under control.<\/p>\n
The fire had been burning through manuka and gorse, sending smoke across the surrounding area.<\/p>\n
A neighbouring resident believed there was no chance the fire was going to be extinguished without using helicopters.<\/p>\n
He said it looked as though the flames were roaring up to about 8m high at points.<\/p>\n
\u2018\u2018That was up until the helicopter turned up, they got it under control pretty quick,\u2019\u2019 he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Conditions are very windy, and crews are working to contain the fire and protect one structure,” Fire and Emergency New Zealand said.<\/p>\n
Fenz was alerted to the fire in Deans Valley, near Waitati, at 12.44pm.<\/p>\n
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