Burnham vegetation fire update #2

12 Hakihea 2024

Three houses have been evacuated as a precaution due to the vegetation fire near Burnham, Canterbury.

The fire area is currently estimated to be around 30 hectares in size. 

One structure - a shed - has been destroyed by the fire.

The fire is not contained or controlled.

There are 22 trucks, tankers and support vehicles on the ground, with five helicopters in the air.

SH1 between Dunsandel and Burnham remains closed and will be for some time. People should continue to avoid the area and delay travel if possible.