Firefighters have contained a large scrub fire in North Canterbury.
Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller
A Fire Service spokesperson said that 11 appliances were sent to the scene on St Leonards Road near Culverden.
The area where Fire and Emergency was dealing with the fire. Photo: Google Maps
The blaze, which started just after 3.30pm, was being fanned by the strong north-westerlies that have battered Canterbury today.
Fire and Emergency said the fire was contained by 7.30pm. Two crews remained at the scene, dampening down hotspots.