The deputy commissioner advised people not to panic and take precautionary measures to safeguard their lives. Local volunteers joined SDRF and NDRF teams in helping the affected people to move their belongings from the damaged houses.
Vestavia Hills Police vehicles are damaged after a police pursuit.According to Captain Michael Keller with Vestavia Hills, just before 4:00 am Vestavia Hills Po
Douglas County sent out an update this morning on the TRE Fire, which they say is now 6,600 acres. They also believe the fire was caused by a private residential open burn. Press release: The fire has grown to 6,600 acres burned. 2 homes and 17 outbuildings have been reported damaged or burned from the fire.
Trains can travel between Christchurch and Invercargill again after KiwiRail and its contractors finished temporary repairs to a bridge damaged in a storm.