Firefighters had to "chase" a blaze that spread half a kilometre in high winds.
Napier and Hastings stations were called to the fire in a paddock between Tamatea Drive and SH2B about 4.30pm on Saturday.
Two tankers and three appliances fought the flames, which continued to spread over shrubs, grass, through a fence and threatened to jump a stream.
![Thick plumes of smoke billowed across SH2B during the fire, fanned by high winds.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/DUTV4T7JZEDDTFVEPEOAUY4MXE.jpg?auth=81f075531ab044bf266550e0bd9489a414b4f9580e16bf7220dd6d3cd2aec495&width=16&height=10&quality=70&smart=true)
Fortunately firefighters were able to stop the spread before it crossed over and dampened down hot spots to prevent re-ignition.