At least 15 firefighters and four appliances were called to the blaze in Waiera South just after 4pm today. Photo: Richard DavisonFirefighters have contained a blaze which spread over grass and scrub after engulfing a tractor in South Otago this afternoon. Four appliances, three tankers and at least 15 firefighters were called to the blaze in Waiera South just after 4pm today. It appeared the fire started in a tractor and spread on to neighbouring grass and scrub before being contained. Contractors were working on the site making straw bales when the blaze started.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 26, 2019 03:56 UTC