Helicopter helps extinguish Oamaru scrub fire

3:54 pm on 4 June 2022

Firefighters have used a helicopter to help put out a scrub fire on the outskirts of Oamaru in North Otago.

Fire and Emergency said in a statement that a gorse burn-off got out of control and jumped into grass along Redcastle Road late this morning.

Four crews are still at the scene checking for any hot spots.