Fire crews at the scene this morning. Photo: Richard DavisonFire crews have contained a blaze in a forestry block near Milton this morning. The fire started in a forestry block owned by Calder Stewart. Photo: Richard DavisonAn ODT reporter at the scene said smoke could be seen from the forest about 9am, but fire was under control and light rain was falling. There was no word as to the cause of the blaze, and police and a specialist rural fire investigator had been called in.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 26, 2019 20:05 UTC