Firefighters are working to extinguish a hedge fire in hot and windy conditions in rural Southland.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said a crew from Otautau were called to a hedge fire in Scotts Gap-Feldwick Rd, north-east of Otautau, about 3.05pm today.
Crews from Drummond, Balfour and Tuatapere were also dispatched as a precaution, given the windy and hot conditions.The fire was about 3m by 5m and firefighters were using a high pressure hose reel and breathing apparatus to tackle it, the spokesman said.
