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Man accused of arson after fire damages 105-year-old Christchurch mansion 27 Jan, 2021 01:15 AM 3 minutes to read A man accused of arson after a fire ripped through a 105-year-old Christchurch mansion has today been remanded in custody. The 40-year-old man, who has interim name suppression, was arrested and charged with arson after the blaze that investigators said was lit deliberately. Read More Property owners Thomas and Laura Mckellow have been left "truly devastated". Advertisement The prop...

Fire ripped through a 105-year-old central Christchurch home that has been “tirelessly” restored by its owners after being damaged in the earthquakes.

Suspicious fire at abandoned house in central Christchurch 26 Jan, 2021 09:53 PM 3 minutes to read There has been another fire in Christchurch, this time at an abandoned house. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze in Fendalton about 2.15am today and arrived to a two-storey home well involved. Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson Andrew Norris said firefighters got to work protecting neighbouring properties. Read More Advertisement It was extinguished by about 7am and crews were on site da...