Firefighters battle scrub blaze in Dunedin reserve

Firefighters are battling a large scrub fire on Signal Hill, north Dunedin.

Two helicopters and several fire crews have been fighting the fire in a recreational reserve next to Logan Park High School, a Fire Service spokesman said.

School buildings and nearby houses were not threatened and the blaze in scrub and gorse was expected to be brought under control reasonably quickly, the spokesman said.

The highly visible blaze, which could be seen from the Octagon in central Dunedin, was reported about 2.30pm.

- NZPA