Large vegetation fire near West Melton
8 Hakihea 2024
Evacuations are underway east of Thompsons Rd to McKays Rd due to the large vegetation fire in the area.
Evacuees can go to West Melton Community Centre.
Firefighters are responding to the fire north of West Melton, Canterbury.
The fire was first reported around 9pm on Sunday. At 10pm, 10 trucks are on the scene at the end of Thompsons Rd.
The fire is approximately 1km x 1km, with high winds in the area.
A caravan carpark has been evacuated in The Willows area.