Crews tackle blaze in trees near Ranfurly

Fire crews have been battling a blaze in pine trees near Ranfurly this afternoon.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said the fire was reported at 4.40pm on farmland in Waipiata Kyeburn Rd.

The fire covered 80sqm underneath a row of pine trees.

Two appliances from Middlemarch and another two from Ranfurly attended.

He said the fire was out and was not considered to be suspicious.