Second major scrub fire within 12 hours blazes near Arthur's Pass
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Save Helicopters are on their way to a scrub fire in a remote region near Arthur's Pass. Photo / File
Helicopters are on their way to a scrub fire in a remote South Island mountainous region near Arthur's Pass.
Emergency services started getting calls about the blaze on Mt Horrible at 2am.
A Fire Service spokeswoman said crews were not able to reach the fire by road and helicopters were
expected to arrive at first light.
At present there is no threat to people or property.
