Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / Nate McKinnon
At least eight houses have been evacuated in Central Otago as a quick moving fire threatens properties.
Fire and Emergency says it was called to a large grassfire that was threatening structures in the Springvale area near Clyde before 3.30pm.
The fire was 400 metres by 400 metres initially, but a spokesperson says it’s spreading quickly.
Crews from across Central Otago and as far afield as Dunedin have been called in to fight the fire, including four helicopters.
The spokesperson says it’s unknown if any properties have been damaged at this stage and crews have also moved livestock out of paddocks that were under threat.
Fire and Emergency is working with police to close Springvale Road.
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