Large scrub fire in Port Hills, Christchurch
Large scrub fire in Port Hills, Christchurch Saturday, December 12, 2020 RNZ
An evacuation centre has been set up for people who ve had to leave their homes overnight as a wildfire burns out of control in Christchurch s Port Hills.
People have been evacuated from Avoca Valley Road and Port Hills Road after a fire began spreading in the area overnight.
Civil Defence is now co-ordinating accommodation at St Martin s School Hall for any evacuees who need assistance.
Around 5.30am Fire and Emergency said it was continuing to work on the scrub fire.
It said it is estimated that the fire has burnt through around 15 hectares, since they were first called at about 11.10pm last night.