Crews have contained a gorse fire in difficult terrain in North Otago.
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said six appliances were sent to the blaze in Pugh Rd, Hampden, which was reported about 2.50pm today.
The fire was being fanned by a north-westerly wind.
Difficult terrain in the area made access for ground crews difficult, the spokesman said.
A helicopter was called for and worked to help put out the 300m by 20m fire in a steep gully.
By 6pm, the fire had been contained and crews were mopping up.
