Wanaka Fire Brigade members Andrew Harridge, Mark Strang, Tim Robson, Aubrey Dixon, Dave Little, and Steve Trevathan leave Ruby Island after extinguishing a fire, which threatened to burn the "Lake Wanaka jewel.''
The fire starts on Ruby Island, as seen from the main beach of Wanaka.
Firefighters load equipment at Waterfall Creek, while Ruby Island burns in the distance.
Ruby Island burns.
Dave Little and Mark Strang battle flames.
Wanaka Fire Chief Steve Trevathan.
A helicopter drops fire retardant while firefighters douse hotspots.
A helicopter drops its monsoon bucket.
Firefighters battle to save Lake Wanaka's jewel on Friday. Photos by Matthew Haggart; prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.