South Island fire crews battling large hedge fire in Selwyn region

Fire and Emergency New Zealand have four fire engines and six tankers at the scene. Photo / File

Firefighters in the Selwyn region are battling a large hedge fire that has broken out on a rural property this evening.

Crews rushed to the scene on Newtons Rd, west of Christchurch, just after 7pm.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand southern district spokesman said the fire was burning "quite well" on their arrival.

"We've thrown quite a few resources at it," he said.

The hedge fire is on Newtons Rd, in the Selwyn district. Image / Google Maps

Four fire engines and six tankers were now helping to get the fire under control.

More to come.