Port Hills fires: Ten suspicious fires in 10 days; fire chiefs ban fireworks
16 Dec, 2020 01:52 AM
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A Christchurch fire has burned through 15 hectares this morning. Video / Zac Timms / Anne Marie Welton via Chris Lynch
A Christchurch fire has burned through 15 hectares this morning. Video / Zac Timms / Anne Marie Welton via Chris Lynch
Fire chiefs scrambling after a spate of fires on Christchurch s Port Hills hope an immediate fireworks ban and move into restricted fire season will help stomp them out.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) announced the fireworks ban, covering the high risk Port Hills, Akaroa and Bottle Lake areas and effective from 6pm, at a press conference this afternoon following a series of fires.
Two more suspicious fires on Port Hills
15 Dec, 2020 06:14 PM
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Digital producer, Christchurch, NZ Heralddevon.bolger@nzme.co.nz
There have been two more fires on the Port Hills that are believed to have been deliberately lit.
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they were alerted to the fires on Evans Pass Rd near Rapanui Park at about 2.12am on Wednesday.
They covered a total area of 5x5m.
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The spokesman said the fires are believed to have been deliberately lit and investigations into the case will continue today.
Fire chiefs are calling for caution as all of Canterbury prepares to shift to a restricted fire season.
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Large fire in Christchurch near Redcliffs
14 Dec, 2020 10:57 PM
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Firefighters used helicopters to battle the blaze which started on Tuesday morning.
Video / Wendy Davie
Digital producer, Christchurch, NZ Heralddevon.bolger@nzme.co.nz
Homes are being evacuated as a large fire rages on near Redcliffs.
Emergency services were called to the blaze on Galilee Lane at about 11.30am on Tuesday.
A police spokeswoman said firefighters are continuing to fight the fire which is currently around four to six hectares.
There are currently 4 helicopters assisting with firefighting efforts.
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16 houses around Revelation Drive, Bay View Road and Galilee have been evacuated as a precaution.