The fire at Kirwee has been contained with no loss of buildings or livestock. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Dave Berry says that seven helicopters and eight crews of firefighters are working on the fire today, supported by heavy machinery. .
Seven aircraft and eight fresh crews of firefighters supported by heavy machinery will be attacking the large fire burning near Kirwee this morning. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Graeme Knight said it appeared that there had not been any damage .
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Homes have been evacuated as fire crews battle a large fire that’s been blazing in forest near the Waimakariri River.
The fire, on the Old West Coast Rd ne
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