Five helicopters have been working to extinguish the blase in North Canterbury. Photo / Supplied
A wildfire that broke out in North Canterbury overnight has been contained, but firefighters are concerned today’s northwesterly wind may cause it to spread.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the blaze about 8 o’clock on Thursday night.
Fire and Emergency NZ incident commander Des Irving said they had had crews working overnight to contain it.
“We have five helicopters and numerous crews and appliances working on the ground to try and put the fire out,” Irving said.