Crews from 2 stations have responded to the vegetation fire after being alerted just after 4:30pm.

The Transport Agency says the highway is closed near Frethy Drive.

The recommended detour: through State Highway 41, 32 and Pohipi Road.

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17 Sep: Firefighters are continuing to fight one large scrub fire in Canterbury, fuelled by strong winds and forestry slash

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