Firefighters are continuing to battle a large scrub fire in Pukaki Downs near the Mt. Cook.
Helicopters and ground crews are in attendance. Locals have been evacuated.
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at around 7.45pm last night.
Updates to follow.
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