An out-of-control burn-off in inland North Canterbury is now under control.
Several helicopters using monsoon buckets were called to a property ten minutes from the Hanmer Springs turnoff yesterday.
![Flames can be seen from State Highway 7, west of Hanmer Springs. Photo / Supplied](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SAGWOP5VB62JZX2F3J4GNPST5Q.jpg?auth=61e435267b39549f77f337f2185379d5e39cdddcc8f7ce4e1a8f42c450c336ae&width=16&height=9&quality=70&smart=true)
Strong winds had spread the blaze.
The out-of-control burn-off near Hanmer Springs. Photo / Supplied
An out-of-control burn-off in inland North Canterbury is now under control.
Several helicopters using monsoon buckets were called to a property ten minutes from the Hanmer Springs turnoff yesterday.
Strong winds had spread the blaze.
Rain has helped dampen down the area, and the property owner has stood down the helicopters this morning, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said.
Yesterday, the helicopters were filling up in the Waiau River alongside State Highway 7 and doused the flames that could be seen from the road.
Smoke filled the air with the burn-off happening near the Hanmer Range.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand confirmed the burn-off grew "slightly out of control."
Additional helicopters were sent to the scene to bring the burn-off under control.
The seizure prevented up to $5.1 million social harm and economic cost to NZ.