UPDATE: North Dunedin scrub fire”
Emergency services are concerned that a potential change in wind direction could move the fire currently burning on Signal Hill into the Ravensbourne area.
Police are warning people in this region to be aware of what is happening and keep across any updates.
Ravensbourne residents should be prepared to evacuate if the wind direction changes and the fire moves.
At this stage nobody has been evacuated from any properties.
Police have cordons in the area and are talking to local residents and motorists in the Ravensbourne and Butts Road areas to ensure they have the information they need.
We encourage people to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary and follow the advice of emergency services staff.
Police are advising locals and motorists travelling through the North Dunedin area to be aware of a large scrub fire on Signal Hill near Butts Road.
Emergency services were alerted to a fire breaking out at the rear of Logan Park High School at approximately 2:45pm today.
The fire has been described as the size of half a rugby field and the fire service is working to bring it under control, but there are concerns it may spread further due to strong winds.