The culprits behind a deliberately lit skip fire in central Christchurch are being sought by police.
The incident happened around four this morning, on Colombo street, not far from Moorhouse Ave.
Fire Service spokesman Rewai Grace says it was lucky crews got there when they did, because the blaze could've very well spread to nearby apartments.
Fire investigators will examine the scene this morning.
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