Update: Tuseday 9.46am.

On Monday April 29, Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to a fire in Minden just before 2.30pm.

"There were four fire trucks and two water tankers in attendance," says a fire and emergency spokeserson.

"Fire had spread from a controlled burn.

"Fire and Emergency crews left around 7pm yesterday.

"The landowner monitored the fire ground overnight."

Update, 3.43 pm: Fire and emergency services are attending a large fire in Minden.

Fire Emergency NZ were notified of the fire at 2.23 pm.

"This is a large gorse fire that is approximately 150m x 100m in size," says a FENZ spokesperson.

"They are conducting a water relay."

"Three fire trucks and two water tankers are in attendance."

Initial report:

The vegetation fire is large and out of control, says a Fire Emergency NZ spokesperson.

The fire is spreading quickly and they say they are unsure how big the fire is.

Three fire trucks and one water tanker are currently attending and trying to extinguish the fire.

SunLive is working on getting more information and will provide an update when we can.

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