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Fire contained in rural Canterbury

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Mon, 25 Dec 2017, 3:21PM
The fire has destroyed a hedge and a shed. (Photo / Getty)
The fire has destroyed a hedge and a shed. (Photo / Getty)

Fire contained in rural Canterbury

Author
Newstalk ZB Staff,
Publish Date
Mon, 25 Dec 2017, 3:21PM

Fire crews have contained a fire in rural Canterbury.

Strong winds propelled the blaze over 100 hectares on land near Hororata, and multiple outbuildings on farms have been destroyed.  

More than 20 fire appliances and five helicopters battled the flames.

Southern Fire and Emergency shift manager Riwai Grace said crews are attacking the left flank on the fire, dampening down hotspots as they go. 

"Helicopters have just been stood down. We're waiting for a southerly to arrive so they are in a better state out there."

Fire engines were first called out around 1:30 this afternoon. 

Earlier reports said that one shed and a few hedges had been destroyed. 

At 3:30, Southern Fire Communications tweeted that the fire had been partially contained and they hoped to return people to their homes soon.

Christchurch is currently on track to be the warmest city in the country, with 31 degrees as the high. 

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