Canterbury Police advise that due to a large scrub fire in the Hanmer River area a number of residents have been evacuated from their homes in the vicinity of Medway Road and State Highway 7A.
The Hanmer Springs township is currently without power as a result of the fire.
State Highway 7A is currently closed between State Highway 7 and River Road meaning there is no vehicle access possible into or out of the affected area.
Fire service is currently in attendance.