More than 10 fire crews are battling a roadside blaze in the Timaru district which has been upgraded to a third alarm.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) received reports of the “fast-moving” fire on Waitohi Temuka Rd in the township of Temuka about 2.49pm.
Eleven crews were in attendance by 4pm, with more fire tanks and a helicopter en route to the scene to provide assistance.
A Fenz spokesperson said the vegetation fire was spreading quickly, engulfing trees in its path.
