The fire is in the Springvale area, near Clyde. Fire and Emergency NZ crews were called to the blaze about 3.30pm today in the Springvale area near Clyde. Helicopters are helping to control the blaze tonight. Photo: Evie Sinclair /ODTFirefighters were supported by four helicopters and managed to "contain and largely suppress" the blaze by tonight. About 20ha had been burned on both sides of Springvale Rd, which remained closed tonight.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 25, 2026 04:13 UTC