A large burn off on a hillside above Lake Wānaka is under control, fire officials say.
Massive plumes of smoke can be seen from the centre of Wānaka township this afternoon.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) spokesperson told the Herald firefighters are aware of the burn off, but it is under control.
![Huge plumes of smoke seen from the Wānaka town centre. Photo / Supplied](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/UUD3LU4TONB3RN5U7YWJYV7QR4.jpg?auth=ecc5055a49713e670fb55c8edcd58c80cec3f4ab77a715df82ba0a3328275ca3&width=16&height=15&quality=70&smart=true)