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Large scrub fire in Port Hills, Christchurch Large scrub fire in Port Hills, Christchurch Saturday, December 12, 2020 RNZ An evacuation centre has been set up for people whove had to leave their homes overnight as a wildfire burns out of control in Christchurchs Port Hills. People have been evacuated from Avoca Valley Road and Port Hills Road after a fire began spreading in the area overnight. Civil Defence is now co-ordinating accommodation at St Martins School Hall for any eva...

Large scrub fire in Port Hills © RNZ / Conan Young Residents who were evacuated overnight when fire broke out on Christchurchs Port Hills have now been allowed to return home. © Provided by Radio New Zealand No caption One of the helicopters that has been on the scene since first light. Photo: RNZ / Conan Young People living in around 40 properties on Avoca Valley Road and Port Hills Road were forced to leave when the blaze broke out at late last night. At the height of the fire 15 appl...