Woolston scrap yard fire - Update #6

19 Hereturikōkā 2022

Assistant Commander Mike Bowden says firefighting efforts have been successful in reducing the significant fire at the scrap yard in Woolston, Christchurch.

"The fire remains contained although it is still smouldering and will be for some time.

"Today our focus is on getting the State Highway re-opened which should be by 9am. We will be scaling down our response over the course of the day

"We are still encouraging residents and businesses in the immediate area to keep their doors and windows closed, and for people to stay indoors in case of flare ups and smoke issues.

"Environmental efforts continue to ensure the runoff into the Heathcote River is either stopped or contained. Booms were put in place on the river and sucker trucks are being used to drain any runoff.

"We again would like to thank the public and surrounding businesses for their co-operation.