Photo: SuppliedA large vegetation fire that initially threatened housing at Arthurs Point has now been extinguished. Multiple fire appliances and a helicopter with a monsoon bucket battled the blaze, near Queenstown. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) spokeswoman said emergency services were alerted to the fire, in the Moonlight Track area, about 4.30pm. She said the fire grew to about 100m x 100m and initially, housing in the area was reported to be in danger. The fire was quickly contained and extinguished by 7pm, and no houses were damaged by the blaze.
