Emergency crews battled a 500sq m blaze in Wānaka yesterday afternoon.
A Fire and emergency spokesman said crews from Wānaka, Tarras, Luggate, Lake Hawea and Arrowtown responded to the hedge fire along Ballantyne Rd at 2.55pm.
He said four firetrucks, two support vehicles and three tankers had managed to surround the fire and bring it under control. — APL
