16 Sep 2019

Dunedin scrub fire threatens homes

From Checkpoint, 5:22 pm on 16 September 2019

A large scrub fire is burning in Dunedin's western hills, prompting the evacuation of several homes.

The fire took hold on the popular Pineapple Track in Dunedin's Flagstaff area shortly before 1pm on Monday.

RNZ Otago-Southland reporter Tim Brown is near the scene. He joins us with the details.