Fire and Emergency says six crews arrived following reports of trees on fire.

A spokesperson says they've extinguished the bulk of the blaze and a clean-up is underway.

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21 Sep: Strong winds are moving north across the country, with the Cook Strait next in the firing line

21 Sep: The Capital and its surrounding areas are next in line for severe weather

21 Sep: Wild weather's beginning to move up the country, bringing strong winds and heavy rain

21 Sep: Alpine Energy's reporting unplanned power outages across parts of Canterbury

20 Sep: Severe weather warnings across central and southern New Zealand mean a rough start to the school holidays

20 Sep: A stark warning for the South Island around fire risks - as Canterbury battles winds of up to 150 kilometres

20 Sep: Fire and Emergency is urging South Islanders refrain from lighting any outdoor fires this weekend

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