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.