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Port Hills Fire Update #8 Hoon Hay Valley Rd and Early Valley Rd residents can return home

15 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Evacuated residents of Hoon Hay Valley Rd and Early Valley Rd can return home.

Fire Plans Public Consultation Now Open

15 February 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency has opened public consultation on a review of its Fire Plans

Port Hills fire update #7

15 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews are continuing work to suppress and contain a fire at Christchurch’s Port Hills.

Port Hills fire update #6

15 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery will continue work to bring a fire at Christchurch’s Port Hills under control this morning.

Port Hills fire update #5

14 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Twenty-two Fire and Emergency crews will continue fire operations at a vegetation fire on the Port Hills, Christchurch overnight.

Port Hills Fire Update #4

14 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery are continuing to battle the vegetation fire on the Port Hills above Christchurch.

Port Hills fire update #3

14 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Further evacuations are taking place due to the Port Hills fire near Christchurch.

Port Hills fire update #2

14 February 2024 | Emergency Information

An Emergency Mobile Alert has been issued advising all residents of Worsleys Road and Worsleys Spur to evacuate immediately.