Fire crews are working to put out a hedge fire in Mosgiel. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokeswoman said it was called to the fire in Hazlett Rd, at about 4.20pm. "It is not going anywhere, it is not spreading, so it is just a matter of them dousing it enough." An appliance from Mosgiel is at the scene, along with a tanker from Wakari. It comes as fires, fanned by strong winds, have popped up across the South today keeping fire crews busy.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 31, 2020 06:00 UTC