Firefighters have managed to contain a large fire in a hay bale shed near Ashburton, but it is still not out.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews were called to an address on Winslow Westerfield Rd shortly before midnight.
Dozens of firefighters are tackling the blaze. (Source: 1News)
The spokesperson said the main shed contained around 8000 bales of hay, and the fire spread to a second section holding up to 6000 bales.
There were 40 firefighters, three trucks and seven tankers at the scene.
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A fire investigator was at the scene to establish how the fire began.
Fire and Emergency said crews were expected to be on site for several days.
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