Five helicopters dispatched to bring large burn-off under control near Hanmer Springs in North Canterbury

The out-of-control burn-off near Hanmer Springs. Photo / Supplied

An out-of-control burn-off in inland North Canterbury is now under control.

Several helicopters using monsoon buckets were called to a property ten minutes from the Hanmer Springs turnoff yesterday.

Flames can be seen from State Highway 7, west of Hanmer Springs. Photo / Supplied

Strong winds had spread the blaze.

Rain has helped dampen down the area, and the property owner has stood down the helicopters this morning, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said.

Flames can be seen from State Highway 7, west of Hanmer Springs. Photo / Supplied

Yesterday, the helicopters were filling up in the Waiau River alongside State Highway 7 and doused the flames that could be seen from the road.

Smoke filled the air with the burn-off happening near the Hanmer Range.

Helicopters controlling an out-of-control burn-off near Hanmer Springs. Photo / Matthew Clark

Fire and Emergency New Zealand confirmed the burn-off grew "slightly out of control."

Additional helicopters were sent to the scene to bring the burn-off under control.