A car on fire on the Kilmog near Dunedin. Photo / Supplied
A car became well-involved in fire on State Highway 1 near Dunedin today.
Emergency services were called to the scene, on the Kilmog, at 10.15am on Tuesday.
A police spokeswoman said a car and grass were on fire, and one lane of the highway had been partially blocked.
The sole occupant of the vehicle was out of the car and was uninjured.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said crews from Waikouaiti and Waitati were at the scene.
Waitati Volunteer Fire Brigade station officer Richard Templeton said it appeared a mechanical fault was behind the fire.
Firefighters were called out at 10.20am and were back at the station by 11.15am, he said.
Odours, broken handles and lids are among immediate concerns.