Crews are working to battle a kilometre-long wildfire which broke out last night just north of Twizel.
Six properties have been evacuated and some residents have chosen to leave since the fire broke out close to Pūkaki Downs. It's been described as a raging inferno, and local helicopter pilot Chris Rudge says the flames reached a hundred feet high overnight.
Fire and Emergency's Assistant Commander for mid-South Canterbury, Stephen Butle spoke with Corin.
