Canterbury Fire and Emergency has reported the fire, which is about 140 hectares in size, is near Bridge Hill, Canterbury. Video / Canterbury Fire and ...
Eight helicopters have joined the fight, with one more on the way - Fire and Emergency New Zealand says the fire is not controlled or contained.
Firefighters are battling a large scrub fire in Canterbury that has forced the closure of part of a highway and the evacuation of a school camp.
Three school camps have been evacuated amid “extreme fire behaviour” from a large blaze spreading across the Southern Alps this morning. Fanned by high win.
Firefighters are battling a large scrub fire in Canterbury that's seen part of a highway close and a school camp evacuate. Four helicopters as several fire ...
The large vegetation fire at Bridge Hill remains out of control and uncontained. Nine helicopters, three fixed-wing aircraft and 12 trucks, ...
The 2 hectare fire in Bridge Hill near Craigieburn started around 4.30am and was not contained or under control four hours later.
Ground and aerial resources remain substantial, with nine helicopters, three fixed-wing aircraft, and 12 trucks, tankers, and support vehicles deployed to the ...
Nine helicopters, three planes, and 12 trucks, tankers and support vehicles are among the resources being thrown at the fire.
Nine helicopters, three fixed-wing aircraft and a number of fire trucks are at the scene in Castle Hill.
Air around this location is smoky and there is potential that people who are sensitive to smoke – such as those with heart or lung conditions, ...
Otago firefighters from multiple brigades are responding to vegetation fires in Central and coastal Otago this afternoon. Fire and Emergency NZ has activated ...
Eleven homes in Castle Hill Village remain occupied after residents were told earlier today to prepare to evacuate.