A fire which spread quickly through sand dunes in Ocean View this afternoon was only metres from engulfing nearby properties. It was a ``bit dicey'' for a little while and the fire was about 20m away from engulfing the closest homes, Mr Still said. Mr Still believed rural firefighters would remain at the scene dampening down hot-spots until at least 7.30pm. Later in the afternoon firefighters were called to a Guy Fawkes bonfire which was throwing up large plumes of smoke in Halfway Bush. Members of the public were concerned it was threatening houses and firefighters quickly put it out.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 05, 2016 05:39 UTC