Source: Radio New Zealand
FENZ also attended a fire in a paddock and along a hedge-line in Broomfield, near Amberley. RNZ / Rob Dixon
One person has been injured in a housefire just north of Picton, near Waikawa.
The fire was reported just after 1pm Sunday.
Fire and Emergency said the fire was contained to the top floor of the two-storey house.
The fire was extinguished later in the afternoon, with one appliance kept on site to dampen any hot spots.
A FENZ spokesperson said they understood one person was injured.
FENZ also attended a fire in a paddock and along a hedge-line in Broomfield, near Amberley.
The fire was understood to be a burn-off that got out of control.
A FENZ spokesperson said the fire was reported just before 3pm Sunday.
Two helicopters and crews from six stations attended to get on top of the fire fast, given the hot windy conditions in the area.
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