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12 Dec 2024 17:49
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    A large-scale emergency response has sparked south of Christchurch, as a series of grass fires burn

    A large-scale emergency response has sparked south of Christchurch, as a series of grass fires burn


    Fire and Emergency was called to multiple blazes along State Highway One near Burnham at 1.30 this afternoon - with a section of of the road now closed.

    Four helicopters and eight fire trucks are at the scene, with more to come.

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