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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 who've had to leave their homes overnight as a wildfire burns out of control in Christchurch's 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 Martin's School Hall for any evacuees who need assistance. Around 5.30am Fire and Emergency said it was continuing to work on the...

Large scrub fire in Port Hills © RNZ / Conan Young Residents who were evacuated overnight when fire broke out on Christchurch's 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 appliances and 60 firefighters - a mix of fulltime and volunteers crews - were deployed. © RNZ / Cona...