Masterton scrub fire brought under control

File photo / Steven McNicholl

Firefighters have contained a large scrub fire in Masterton.

Emergency services were called to the grass fire on Te Ore Ore Settlement Road at 12.11pm, fire central communications shift manger Andrew Tollison said.

Seven pumps, three tankers, a helicopter and a number of other specialist fire appliances attended the blaze which was burning on about six hectares of land, Mr Tollison said.

The fire had now been contained and the helicopter and a number of fire appliances had been stood down, he said.

The fire was earlier described as "rapidly growing" and was threatening a number of buildings in the area.

Around 25 firefighters remained on the scene to dampen down the blaze and check for hotspots.

It was not known what caused the blaze.

Mr Tollison said the area was very dry and he reminded people they could not light a fire without a permit.

- NZPA